The Denver Broncos have been quiet in free agency with respect to making outside additions to the squad. One position group fans across Broncos Country hoped the franchise may seek an upgrade at was wide receiver. There is still time for that to happen, but as of now, it doesn\u2019t seem like they are poised to make a big trade to add a top receiver into the mix or sign anyone leftover in an underwhelming free agent pool.<\/p>\n
If Denver doesn\u2019t wind up doing such a move, it wouldn\u2019t be a surprise to see them invest in the position long-term via the 2026 NFL Draft. They\u2019ve done that each of the past three years. Could this year mark the fourth in a row they will opt to use a draft pick to upgrade their wide receiver corps? I think it\u2019s a strong possibility.<\/p>\n
One of my favorite fits for them in this year\u2019s draft is Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston. A redshirt junior, Boston had a terrific \u201825 campaign with 62 catches for 881 yards, 14.2 yards per reception, 11 touchdowns. A two-year starter for the Huskies, Boston\u2019s overall production numbers may not scream first-round pick However, it\u2019s important to remember how loaded that collegiate program was at wide receiver during his time at Washington.<\/p>\n
For my first in-depth scouting report for prospects in this year\u2019s draft, let\u2019s do a deep dive into Boston, his strengths and weaknesses, and why he should be on the Broncos\u2019 radar in the first round.<\/p>\n
Player Profile: Denzel Boston \u2014 Wide Receiver \u2014 <\/strong>Washington<\/p>\n Height: <\/strong>6\u20194\u201d | Weight:<\/strong> 212 pounds | Arm Length:<\/strong> 32\u201d | Hand Size:<\/strong> 9-3\/4\u201d | Age:<\/strong> 22 Years Old<\/p>\n 40-yard dash: <\/strong>N\/A (Didn\u2019t run at NFL Combine) | 20-yard split: <\/strong>4.28 seconds | Vertical: <\/strong>35\u201d | Broad<\/strong>: 9\u2019-9\u201d<\/p>\n Statistics<\/a> at Washington: <\/strong>43 games played, 132 receptions, 1,781 yards, 20 touchdowns.<\/p>\n Hart\u2019s Projection: <\/strong>Top 25 Selection (Mid-to-Late First Round Pick)<\/p>\n Why the Denver Broncos should consider drafting Boston<\/strong><\/p>\n As noted above, there are a lot of positives with Boston and his future NFL potential. Though one of the major reasons I\u2019d advocate for Denver having significant interest in him is having an eye toward revamping the receiving room in the future.<\/p>\n Courtland Sutton has been a quality receiver for the Broncos for many seasons. Even so, there is a realistic possibility this is his last year in the Mile High City. We must consider Sutton\u2019s age and salary cap number<\/a> in 2027. He will be 31 years old and carries a cap hit of $28.475 million. With that in mind, it wouldn\u2019t be surprised if Denver opts to find themselves a potential long-term replacement.<\/p>\n Boston profiles best as an outside X receiver, though flashed great playmaking ability as a \u2018big slot\u2019 option in the Huskies offense. That type of outside-inside versatility is something teams looking for a mismatch player at receiver will be enamored with. Over the course of my Future Broncos segments, we have covered a lot of prospects. But since Day 1, Boston was a guy who just screamed \u201cThat\u2019s a prospect Payton is going to love.\u201d<\/p>\n In my opinion, Boston will likely never be a premier number one receiver. He isn\u2019t on par with Ja\u2019Marr Chase or Justin Jefferson. Nevertheless, he consistently wins in the redzone and performs well in clutch moments. His redzone and touchdown production are incredible and he seems to have the traits and intangibles the Broncos\u2019 coaching staff desire at the position.<\/p>\n Overall, I think Boston is a Top 25 talent. There is a shot he could be on board when Denver is slated to select at #30 overall. If so, he should be on their short list of players to consider. Though I wouldn\u2019t even be against a small move up the board to bring him to Denver. Bo Nix needs more weapons, and the Huskies standout is one of the best in this year\u2019s draft. I\u2019d be very happy if he was the Broncos\u2019 top pick in April.<\/p>\n\n
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