Denzel Boston 2026 NFL mock draft: latest prediction for Washington Wide Receiver

The 2026 NFL Draft is approaching fast and league scouts are solidifying their big boards. Wide Receiver Denzel Boston could be among the players who hear their name called early in Pittsburgh this week when the NFL welcomes its newest class of rookies.

USA TODAY Sports has all the latest on where the prospect out of Washington may land.

Here's how USA TODAY's latest mock draft currently projects draft day will play out for the former college star.

Denzel Boston 2026 NFL Draft prediction: Pick No. 23 overall, Philadelphia Eagles

Nate Davis' Fit Analysis:

Maybe EVP/GM Howie Roseman opts for a pass rusher or a successor to RT Lane Johnson, who will be 36 in May. Either position would be on brand in Philly. But the 2026 season is also shaping up as the latest prove-it year for QB Jalen Hurts, whose deteriorated relationship with WR A.J. Brown has signaled the latter's departure later this spring, when Browns contract becomes easier to trade from a salary cap perspective. Boston (6-4, 212) is the kind of supersized red-zone target (20 TD catches since 2024) and boundary receiver who could provide an easy transition from Brown while giving Hurts quite a margin for error on 50-50 balls. Boston would also nicely complement the skill sets of DeVonta Smith and recently acquired Dontayvion Wicks.

See USA TODAY's full mock draft here

Ayrton Ostly's Big Board Rank: No. 26

Boston is an ideal outside wide receiver at 6-foot-4 and 209 pounds who wins with physicality at the catch point. He's quick but not fast and tracks the ball downfield extremely well. He can be a red zone target sooner than later and will keep up in the NFL thanks to his route running. His physicality translates as a run blocker as well which will endear him to many evaluators.