The Washington Huskies top player taken in this year’s draft was WR Denzel Boston. He was selected in the second round at 39th overall by the Cleveland Browns. He was also the sixth wideout taken off the board. The Browns had considerable interest in Boston leading up to the draft and met with him before the event. His size and pass-catching ability should translate nicely to Cleveland’s offense.

Boston’s skill set is exactly what the Browns needed

Boston fits well with Cleveland’s current QB room. Each of the Browns quarterbacks, Shaduer Sanders, Deshaun Watson, Dillon Gabriel, and recent draft selection Taylen Green, relies on their mobility. Boston is used to playing with a quarterback who likes to scramble and move the pocket. Playing with a mobile QB in Demond Williams this past season. Boston was Williams’ security blanket and became his favorite target to throw to. Expect him to develop a good relationship with whoever Cleveland decides to go with at QB.

Boston’s height will be beneficial to the Browns’ receiving corps

Boston at 6’4 is now the tallest wide receiver on Cleveland’s roster. Solving a big issue the Browns had coming into the draft. Six of Cleveland’s nine wide receivers were listed at under 6’0 tall. With the Browns lacking a big receiver to throw the ball to near the goal line, picking Boston was an easy choice. While at Washington, Boston caught 14 of his 20 TD receptions in the red zone. He will provide the Browns with a consistent scoring threat by the end zone.

The former Husky WR will form a nice tandem with Cleveland’s other rookie wideout

Boston was taken fifteen picks behind the Browns’ first choice at receiver. Cleveland took WR K.C. Concepcion from Texas A&M late in round one with the 24th overall pick. His skill set pairs nicely with the former Husky WR. While Boston uses his size to create advantages against DBs, Concepcion is nimble at 5’11 and can beat defenders with his speed. Giving the Browns options at the slot and split end receiver positions. They can use Boston on the outside and Concepcion on the inside to create problems for defenses. Forming a new dynamic duo for Cleveland.