2026 NFL Scouting Report: Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston, 6-4/209
Wide Receiver
Washington

Denzel Boston Scouting Report

By Charlie Campbell

Strengths:

Mismatch size
Sure-handed
High points the bal
Has suddenness and twitch for a big receiver
Tracks the ball well
High points the ball well
Red zone weapon
Scoring threat
Reliable hands
Late hands to make receptions
Natural hands catcher
Makes contested catches
Concentration
Ready to contribute immediately
Experienced and successful against good college programs
Creates mismatches out of the slot

Weaknesses:

Lacks elite speed
Could be a more physical runner after the catch

Prospect Summary:

In 2022 and 2023, Boston was stuck behind Rome Odunze as he was the primary receiver in the Washington offense. Aside from Odunze, there were other early-round talents like Jalen McMillan and Ja’Lynn Polk ahead of Boston. After that trio moved on to the NFL, Boston got an opportunity and had a breakout 2024 season with 63 catches for 834 yards and nine touchdowns. In 2025, Boston had 62 catches for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns.

In the passing-driven NFL, teams are always on the lookout for mismatch receivers, and Boston brings that type of ability. Boston is a tall receiver with a large wingspan who presents a large catch radius for his quarterback. With his height, length, and leaping ability, Boston is a problem for defenses even when he is blanketed in coverage, as he will make big plays with leaping grabs over defensive backs. Boston is a red zone weapon that looks like an outside receiver to attack defenses. In the condensed part of the field, Boston is a real weapon, and his 20 touchdowns over the past two seasons are not a fluke. He can box out, leap over, and uncover to get open for his quarterback. Boston should be a real asset for his team to produce touchdowns.

Aside from his size mismatch, Boston has other strengths that make him a viable prospect for the NFL. He shows some nice suddenness and twitch out of his break for a big receiver. Boston tracks passes very well downfield and attacks the ball with late hands that make it more difficult for defensive backs to break up receptions. Boston high points the ball well and has an excellent feel to finish the reception. Boston flashed some run-after-the-catch ability in college, but he could stand to be more physical as a runner. Boston also has very good hands and has had very few drops during his first season as a starter.

In the 2026 NFL Draft, Boston looks like a first-round pick. The success of similar receivers could help Boston rise in the lead-up to the draft.