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| No. 12 – Cleveland Browns | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 6, 2003 Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Emerald Ridge (Puyallup, Washington) |
| College | Washington (2022–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: 2nd round, 39th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Denzel Boston (born December 6, 2003)[1] is an American professional football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). Boston played college football for the Washington Huskies and was selected by the Browns in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Boston was born on December 6, 2003 in Boise, Idaho.[2] Boston attended Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup, Washington where he had 105 receptions for 1,572 yards and 23 touchdowns in his career.[3] He committed to the University of Washington to play college football.[4]
College career
[edit]Boston played behind Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, Ja'Lynn Polk over his first two years for Washington.[5] Over 18 games he had seven receptions for 66 yards and one rushing touchdown. With all three players now in the NFL, Boston became a starter in 2024.[6][7][8]
Boston made 12 appearances for Washington during the 2025 season, recording 62 receptions for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns. On December 24, 2025, Boston declared for the 2026 NFL draft.[9]
Statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | Receiving | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2022 | Washington | 4 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 |
| 2023 | Washington | 14 | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 0 |
| 2024 | Washington | 13 | 63 | 834 | 13.2 | 9 |
| 2025 | Washington | 12 | 62 | 881 | 14.2 | 11 |
| Career | 43 | 132 | 1,781 | 13.5 | 20 | |
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+5⁄8 in (1.92 m) | 212 lb (96 kg) | 32 in (0.81 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 6 ft 5+3⁄8 in (1.97 m) | 4.28 s | 6.80 s | 37.5 in (0.95 m) | |||||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11] | ||||||||||||
Boston was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round, with the 39th overall pick, of the 2026 NFL draft.[12]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Denzel Boston, WR Washington | Dynasty Value, Rank & Outlook". Dynasty League Football. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ↑ Brugler, Dane (April 8, 2026). "The Beast: 2026 NFL Draft Guide". The Athletic. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ Emerald Ridge standout Denzel Boston, a UW commit, realizing Division I dreams — just like his older brother
- ↑ Three-star Emerald Ridge wide receiver Denzel Boston commits to Huskies
- ↑ "Out of the Shadows of Others, Boston is a Big-City Player for Huskies". Washington Huskies On SI. April 17, 2024.
- ↑ "Denzel Boston, Giles Jackson ready for big opportunities at receiver for UW". The Seattle Times. April 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Washington's Denzel Boston continues hot start with a pair of TDs in Husky win". The Seattle Times. September 7, 2024.
- ↑ "More Than a Feeling: Boston Part of UW's New Big 3 at WR". Washington Huskies On SI. September 14, 2024.
- ↑ Trotter, Jake (December 24, 2025). "Washington WR Denzel Boston says he's entering NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Denzel Boston Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Denzel Boston College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ Russo, Kelsey (April 24, 2026). "Browns select WR Denzel Boston with the No. 39 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
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