WR Denzel Boston (4.24.26)
Just wondering how do you feel about both you and (WR) KC (Concepcion) being drafted back-to-back? I know you guys were here on your Top 30 visit together, so what do you think you guys will bring to the table together?
“I think that we’re going to bring a good mix of explosiveness and having explosive plays after explosive plays. Both of us have generated tons of touchdowns throughout our college careers. So, I think those are the two things for sure you can look forward to.”
So, Denzel, last year, the Browns were last in the league in receiving yards and last in touchdowns. So how can you and KC help turn that around?
“I think with the duo that we just got I think that with us, both of us can take the top off, both of us can make plays in the red zone and also we both got a little bit of YAC on us. You know, I think that with all that together, I think we’re going to be able to change a lot when it comes to that.”
Hey Denzel, everyone seems to be praising the way that you can win 50/50 balls and use your size. Just how have you developed that and being able to use your size to make some of those competitive plays?
“For me, it’s always about making sure that I’m doing whatever I can to make sure I’m refining that skill. So, whether that’s putting the bag down, putting the football on top and trying to box that out and grab the ball off of it, all types of things like that. And also, it kind of takes repetition with your quarterback, him understanding I’m gonna put the ball here when the DB’s playing you this way. So, a mix of both of those things allow me to make those great contested catches.”
Hey Denzel, just wanted to ask you about, you know, obviously going into the draft, there was some talk about first round potential. What was the weight like, and how did you kind of get through it, and who were some of the people that kind of helped you get through it?
“My parents, my brother, for sure, and also the rest of my team as well. When I didn’t end up getting picked in the first round, they were there rallying behind me, saying, ‘hey, we’re gonna be here tomorrow, and we’ll wait until that name does get called.’ You know, it was definitely frustrating, but it just gave me a chip on my shoulder to make sure that I got to go do what I got to do.”
Hey Denzel, did you know KC before you guys were here together?
“Yeah, we met on a couple of visits and stuff like that. Love, KC. Awesome guy. Can’t wait to be with him in the future.”
Did you ever picture that you guys would wind up here, let alone on the same team somewhere when you were together?
“Definitely didn’t. But, you know, I’m glad that we are, because that’s my boy. I mean, spending time at the visit, spending time through the airport and stuff, so I’m very excited to work with him.”
Hi, Denzel. It’s early on, but have you heard anything from KC yet? Have you guys spoken to each other?
“We haven’t yet. I know I liked some of his Instagram stuff going on and stuff like that, so I’m gonna make sure I reach out to him after these calls, though, be like, ‘hey, what’s up, bro, It’s time to go to work.’ You know what I mean?”
How do you feel like you two will complement each other here in Cleveland?
“I think that having a taller receiver and you got someone that. We got two different receivers. I can take off the top when it comes to the 50/50 catches and everything, but, you know, he could do that too. We’re both great red zone threats. I think with our duo together, his quickness and my size and everything, I think we’re going to be able to do great things.”
What was it about your visit here in Cleveland with KC, both you guys together, that made you think this could be a destination for not just you, but potentially both of you when you guys came here?
“When we were there, I wouldn’t say that we ever even thought that was going to be an option or a possibility, but the fact that it did turn into a possibility is going to be a great thing.”
Hey, Denzel, I know it doesn’t matter now because you’re with a new team, but the reason you didn’t run 40s at all in the pre-draft process and what do you think you would have timed if you?
“Yeah, you know, definitely mid 4.4s, that’s where all my projections were. And when it came down to it, I had some inflammation in my knee that happened to the combine. There wasn’t really a true diagnosis for it but were able to get that out the way and everything. So, it was just best in that time to not run the 40.”
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