Denzel Boston
Cleveland BrownsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Washington · Big Ten
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 64 | 62 | 813 | 8 | 36 |
| 2025 | 11 | 94 | 61 | 803 | 10 | 13 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Washington · 2026 draft class
Denzel Boston is what NFL teams want in a boundary X-receiver, though his lack of instantaneous explosiveness may hold him back. The former 3-star recruit from the 2022 class patiently waited his turn behind future NFL draftees Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, and Ja'Lynn Polk before having a breakout 2024 with 63 receptions for 834 yards and 9 touchdowns. Boston is known for outstanding body control and ball skills that enable him to consistently win contested catches. He tracks the football well working down the field and is a red-zone weapon on fade throws. For a receiver of his size and stature, Boston is surprisingly fluid, running efficient double moves while displaying ability to sink hips and drive out of breaks. He is a matchup nightmare for smaller nickel cornerbacks when aligned in the slot, using his strong frame to box defenders out.
Strengths
- Outstanding body control and ball skills for contested catches
- Tracks football well as he works down field
- Red-zone weapon on fade throws with quick head/eyes to ball
- Surprisingly fluid for his size with efficient double moves
- Routes run with intent and suddenness for separation against man
- Strong frame to box defenders out at catch point
- Physical willing run blocker on perimeter
- Alignment versatile as matchup weapon in slot against nickel corners
Concerns
- Struggles defeating bump-and-run press corners at line of scrimmage
- Doesn't possess immense twitch or explosion off line
- Lacks elite top-end speed to threaten deep vertically
- Physical contact slows down momentum and progress
- Needs expanded release package for more variety and craftiness
- Must display ability to run more diverse route tree with added finesse
Honors
3-star recruit (2022 class); Ranked WR5 and Overall #36; Key Contributor grade (7.6)