NFL Draft Profile: WR Denzel Boston, Washington

INGLEWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 13: Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) catches the ball for a touchdown during the LA Bowl hosted by Gronk between the Boise State Broncos and the Washington Huskies on December 13, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

As of right now, the wide receiver position in Cleveland is looking pretty bleak, with only Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, and Isaiah Bond having experience running legitimate routes for the team in 2025.

The good thing is that they have two excellent opportunities to add a playmaker in round one of the 2026 NFL Draft. Andrew Berry and Co. are most likely gaining a starting receiver regardless of when they choose to select them, either at No.6 or No.24.

If they decide to wait until No.24, Washington’s Denzel Boston could be the ideal option for a team that’s lacking length and versatility at “X”.

Name: Denzel Boston

Position: Wide Receiver

Height/Weight: 6’4”, 212 pounds

College: Washington Huskies

2025 Stats: 13 games – 63 recs., 834 rec. yards, 13.2 Y/R, 9 TDs, 64.2 Y/G

Career Stats: 43 games – 132 recs., 1781 rec. yards, 13.5 Y/R, 20 TDs, 41.4 Y/G

Average “Big Board” Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: 30th overall, projected first round

The Draft Network’s Grade/Round Value: Round 2 – Winning Starter

What an expert is saying

Lance Zierlein at NFL.com:

Two-year starter with elite ball skills that should supersede athletic/speed limitations. A Puka Nacua comparison might feel strong, but like Nacua, Boston enters the draft with speed/separation concerns and outstanding competitive toughness. Boston gets off the line with good burst and maintains his top speed throughout the route. He could have issues beating press, but releases can also be schemed. He’s very skilled when it comes to winning jump balls and contested throws. Boston also knows how to win in the red zone. Acclimating to NFL competition could take a year, but Boston has the makeup to become a productive possession target with above-average red-zone value.

What an expert is saying (bonus round):

Todd McShay at The Ringer:

Boston is a day-one starting X wide receiver in the NFL. He has elite strength, physicality,  ball skills, and body control. His measurables and play style are similar to Denver’s Courtland Sutton and Indianapolis’s Michael Pittman Jr.

Fit with the Browns

Cleveland’s in dire need of another playmaker at wide receiver, and Boston undoubtedly fits the mold. His above-average frame and length should give him an enormous advantage at the catch point in the NFL, and he has excellent body control as well.

Having someone like Denzel Boston opposite Jerry Jeudy in 2026 would provide the team with a much more talented pass-catching duo than they’ve had in recent years.

Browns Player Drafting Could Impact

Jerry Jeudy. Boston would most likely be operating as the starting “X” from day one, and there’s a legitimate possibility that he’d be utilized as the WR1 going forward in Cleveland.

Priority: 10/10

What are your thoughts on Denzel Boston? Should the Browns take a gamble on him? Let us know in the comments!