Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston
Boston with the Cleveland Browns in 2026
No. 12 – Cleveland Browns
PositionWide receiver
Roster status
Active
Personal information
Born (2003-12-06) December 6, 2003 (age 22)
Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight
215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolEmerald Ridge (Puyallup, Washington)
CollegeWashington (2022–2025)
NFL draft2026: 2nd round, 39th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of Week 4, 2026
Receptions13
Receiving yards284
Receiving touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Denzel Boston (born December 6, 2003) 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

Boston was born on December 6, 2003 in Boise, Idaho. Boston attended Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup, Washington where he had 105 receptions for 1,572 yards and 23 touchdowns in his career. He committed to the University of Washington to play college football.

College career

Boston played behind Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, Ja'Lynn Polk over his first two years for Washington. 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.

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.

Statistics

Year Team GP Receiving
RecYdsAvgTD
2022Washington 42157.50
2023Washington 1455110.20
2024Washington 136383413.29
2025Washington 126288114.211
Career431321,78113.520

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical 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 s6.80 s37.5 in
(0.95 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

Boston was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round, with the 39th overall pick, of the 2026 NFL draft. In his NFL debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Boston scored his first career touchdown, on a 46 yard reception thrown by Deshaun Watson.

References

  1. ↑ "Denzel Boston, WR Washington | Dynasty Value, Rank & Outlook". Dynasty League Football. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  2. ↑ Brugler, Dane (April 8, 2026). "The Beast: 2026 NFL Draft Guide". The Athletic. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
  3. ↑ Emerald Ridge standout Denzel Boston, a UW commit, realizing Division I dreams — just like his older brother
  4. ↑ Three-star Emerald Ridge wide receiver Denzel Boston commits to Huskies
  5. ↑ "Out of the Shadows of Others, Boston is a Big-City Player for Huskies". Washington Huskies On SI. April 17, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Denzel Boston, Giles Jackson ready for big opportunities at receiver for UW". The Seattle Times. April 18, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Washington's Denzel Boston continues hot start with a pair of TDs in Husky win". The Seattle Times. September 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ "More Than a Feeling: Boston Part of UW's New Big 3 at WR". Washington Huskies On SI. September 14, 2024.
  9. ↑ Trotter, Jake (December 24, 2025). "Washington WR Denzel Boston says he's entering NFL draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Denzel Boston Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Denzel Boston College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Dobish, Daniel (September 13, 2026). "Rookie Denzel Boston finds end zone in Week 1". USA TODAY. Retrieved September 28, 2026.