Denzel Boston — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Boston closed his college career at Washington with back-to-back steady seasons (63 catches for 834 yards and nine touchdowns in 2024, followed by 62 receptions for 881 yards and 10 scores in 2025). The most encouraging thread running through his college career was a consistent progression in yards per reception each season (7.5, 10.2, 13.2, and 14.2), suggesting a receiver who kept developing rather than plateauing. He delivered three standout performances in 2025 (6/107/2, 10/153/1, and 6/126/1), but his 2024 season faded down the stretch (2/35, 2/47, 3/43, and 3/27 over his final four games), with no touchdowns over his last six starts.

Boston profiles as a second- and third-level pass catcher who wins through physicality, strong hands, and an ability to come down with contested jump balls that most receivers can't. He'll see scripted opportunities close to the line of scrimmage, but his target ceiling will naturally sit below the elite receivers in any given offense.

At 6'4" and 210 lbs., the most fitting comparison may be an early-career Mike Evans, a big-bodied, goal-line threat with legitimate big-play ability when given a clean release. That release against press coverage is the area most in need of refinement. Once he gets past the first 10 yards off the line, however, his route running and strength become real assets that should translate well to the NFL game.