The praise for Denzel Boston has reached a new level heading into the preseason opener against Chicago. After weeks of buzz from teammates, coaches, and outside analysts alike, Daniel Oyefusi used his latest breakdown of Cleveland’s training camp to formally name Boston as the standout performer of the entire summer.
Oyefusi laid out why Boston has separated himself as the top performer through nearly two weeks of practices.
“WR Denzel Boston. The No. 39 overall pick is trending to be Cleveland’s No. 1 receiver sooner rather than later. Boston has dazzled with plenty of highlights, using his 6 foot 4, 215 pound frame to make contested catches almost daily. He’s also made himself a friendly target for quarterbacks as a smooth route runner. Boston recently got promoted to the No. 1 offense as Cleveland’s boundary receiver,” Oyefusi wrote.
Standing 6’4 and weighing 215 pounds gives him a rare combination of size and length. His catch radius has earned specific praise from veteran safety Grant Delpit, who described Boston’s ability to win downfield throws as something that immediately jumped out once training camp began.
Boston’s smooth route running has also impressed, as size and physical tools alone rarely translate into this level of production without the ability to consistently separate from NFL-caliber defensive backs. His promotion to the first team offense only justifies what has been building throughout camp, elevating him above more experienced options in a room that already includes established veterans.
Harold Fannin Jr. recently described him as possessing the highest ceiling of any player in the receiver room, while daily target and reception numbers have reportedly shown him commanding a significant volume compared to the rest of the pass-catching corps.
With Deshaun Watson preparing to lead the offense into Saturday’s opener against Chicago, Boston now enters that first taste of live competition carrying the label of Cleveland’s most impressive player through training camp, a distinction that sets real expectations for how he might perform once games that count against outside opponents finally begin.
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