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Denzel Boston has clearly stated who he is. Two days into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Browns' second-round selection spoke with Cleveland media and emphasized his approach to playing football, which was not especially affectionate.
"My main objective when facing a defender is to ensure he doesn't return home feeling satisfied being with his family. I wish for him to experience that from the game. That's the mindset I'm bringing to the Cleveland Browns." Boston said.
Cleveland picked him 39th overall on Friday, just a night after selecting wide receiver KC Concepcion in the initial round.
The Browns' receiving corps has been a trouble spot, and Boston's skill set provides them with an alternative choice.
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Standing at 6'3" and weighing 212 pounds, he’s an ex-Washington Huskie.
He is not a burner by combine standards. His route refinement and readiness to make difficult catches in crowded situations are what scouts consistently highlighted about him in their assessments.
"My whole goal when I go against a defender is I don't want him to be able to go home and be happy to be around his family. I want him to feel that from that game. That's the mentality that I'm bringing to the Cleveland Browns."
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At Washington, he topped the Huskies in receptions during his last two seasons. In 2025, he concluded with 62 receptions for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns, receiving third-team All-Big Ten recognition.
His PFF receiving score reached a career-high of 87.2, and his yards per route run recorded 2.44, marking the peak of his college career.
He has a steady output, not a single-year surge.
Currently, Jerry Jeudy is at the forefront of Cleveland's receiving corps. He and Concepcion are added to drive the group towards greater credibility.
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