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Browns' new WR draft pick Denzel Boston is son of former Ohio State star, NFL All-Pro
TL;DR
The Cleveland Browns selected wide receiver Denzel Boston with the No. 39 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Boston is the son of a former Ohio State star and NFL All-Pro.
Key points
- Cleveland Browns selected Denzel Boston in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Boston was picked with the No. 39 overall selection
- He is the son of a former Ohio State star and NFL All-Pro
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The Cleveland Browns already picked a wide receiver in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, K.C. Concepcion.
That didn't stop them from using the No. 39 overall pick on another WR -- Denzel Boston out of Washington.
Boston is a great pick for a number of reasons, including his football heritage.
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Who is Denzel Boston's dad?
Denzel Boston's dad is David Boston, a former All-Pro NFL wide receiver.
David Boston played his college football at Ohio State.
He will hold draft bragging rights, having gone No. 8 overall in the 1999 NFL Draft to the Arizona Cardinals.
Boston had his career ruined by injuries, but at his peak, he was a star.
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Q&A
Who is Denzel Boston and what is his football background?
Denzel Boston is a wide receiver drafted by the Cleveland Browns, and he is the son of a former Ohio State star and NFL All-Pro.
What pick did the Cleveland Browns use to select Denzel Boston?
The Cleveland Browns selected Denzel Boston with the No. 39 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Which college did Denzel Boston play for before joining the NFL?
Denzel Boston played for the University of Washington before being drafted into the NFL.