Is Denzel Boston related to David Boston? Why Mike Greenberg's mistake confused NFL fans

Mike Greenberg apology

During the third round, roughly an hour and a half later, Greenberg issued an apology on air for the mix-up. He admitted that he was mistaken about Denzel and David being related.

Denzel Boston's parents

The former Washington receiver's parents are named Chris and Rechelle Boston. The two raised Denzel and his three older brothers in Boise, Idaho.

David Boston is not Denzel's father.

David Boston's kids

The former NFL wide receiver has three children. He has one daughter, Alaia, and two sons, Jaylen and Brayden.

His son, Brayden, is a highly-touted Class of 2033 basketball player.

While some online sources, and Mike Greenberg, have previously associated him with Denzel Boston, the Browns' newest draft acquisition, the two are not related.

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Where is Denzel Boston from?

The 2026 draftee was born in Boise, Idaho, on December 6, 2003. However, he grew up in South Hill, Washington.

He attended Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup, Wash., before playing collegiately at the University of Washington.

Where is David Boston from?

David Boston was born on August 19, 1978, in Humble, Texas. He attended Humble High School and later played college football at Ohio State University before being drafted into the NFL in 1999.

He had a six-year NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals (1999-2002), San Diego Chargers (2003), and Miami Dolphins (2005).