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Like Father, Like Son: Browns Draft WR Denzel Boston
25 Apr
Summary
- Browns selected Denzel Boston, son of former All-Pro WR David Boston.
- Denzel Boston joins the Browns as a wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- David Boston was an eighth overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.
The Cleveland Browns continued their strategy in the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting wide receiver Denzel Boston with the 39th overall pick. This move comes shortly after the team already drafted another wide receiver, K.C. Concepcion, in the first round.
Denzel Boston enters the league with a strong football lineage, as his father is David Boston. David Boston was a standout college player at Ohio State and was selected eighth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. His professional career was marked by injuries but also by significant achievements, including a 2001 season with 98 catches for 1,598 yards and eight touchdowns.
The Browns will be looking for Denzel Boston to build upon his father's talent while maintaining better health throughout his career. His selection adds another dimension to the Browns' receiving corps as they prepare for the upcoming season.
