Denzel Boston didn’t wait long to leave his mark in the NFL.
The former UW receiver supplied the biggest moment from a rough Week 1 for the Browns, turning a lopsided loss into a personal milestone with a late touchdown against Jacksonville. Cleveland was already buried, trailing 34-3 with two minutes left, when Boston slipped behind the defense and caught a 46-yard scoring pass from Deshaun Watson. It was his first career touchdown and his second catch of the game.
Boston, a graduate of Puyallup’s Emerald Ridge High School, finished as Cleveland’s leading receiver with 59 yards on two receptions.
He was one of seven Huskies selected in the 2026 draft, and several other rookies from that group also saw their first NFL action last week.
Jonah Coleman handled a small role for Denver, serving as the third running back and playing three snaps without recording a stat in the Broncos’ 31-10 loss to Kansas City.
Carver Willis got on the field for San Francisco in a different kind of stage, logging six snaps on special teams as the 49ers beat the Rams 27-7 in the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia.
Tacario Davis made his debut for Cincinnati and came away with one tackle in the Bengals’ 33-27 win over Tampa Bay, playing four snaps on defense and eight on special teams. His first career snap nearly became a pick, but the interception was erased by a defensive pass interference call.
Two other UW draftees are still waiting for their first real shot. Zach Durfee, a seventh-round pick, remains out until at least Week 5 after the Jaguars placed him on injured reserve with a designation to return because of an upper-body injury on Aug.
- Anterio Thompson, a sixth-round pick, is also sidelined until at least Week 5 after the Falcons put him on the reserve/non-football injury list in late July with an undisclosed injury.
Ephesians Prysock was active for the 49ers’ win over the Rams, but he did not play, listed as one of San Francisco’s six inactive players.
In Other News...
Washington Suddenly Has Another Injury Problem Before Its Final Tuneup
Washingtons injury list picked up another pair of names as the Huskies head into their final tuneup against Eastern Washington. Wide receiver Rashid Williams and cornerback Emmanuel Karnley are both dealing with soft tissue injuries, adding to a string of early-season issues that have already thinned Washingtons depth at running back and receiver.
The encouraging part for Washington is that neither player appears to be in immediate danger of a long absence, with both being evaluated on a week-to-week basis. Even so, both were still listed on the depth chart for the Eastern Washington game, leaving the Huskies with another familiar question as they try to get through the nonconference stretch healthier than they started it. [Read more 🡒]
Washingtons Offense And Coaching Still Left Fans Uneasy After Utah State
Washingtons win over Utah State still left plenty of room for concern, even with the defense doing its part and keeping the opponent under control. The Huskies got encouraging work from a unit that generally held up well, and the special teams coverage of the game was enough to keep the focus on the bigger issues elsewhere, especially as the offense tried to find a steadier rhythm and the evaluation of the overall performance remained mixed.
The discomfort came from what Washington still is not quite cleaning up on offense and along the sideline, where coaching decisions and game management left fans with questions after a game that should have offered more clarity. There were positive individual moments and some signs of progress, but the review of the full performance suggested a team still sorting out its identity, with the next round of adjustments already looming. [Read more 🡒]
Washington May Have Found A Needed Playmaker In Baron Naone
Baron Naone has quickly become one of the more dependable pieces in Washingtons early-season offense. The second-year tight end has been a consistent target over the first two weeks, giving the Huskies a reliable option while key offensive players have dealt with injuries, and Washington has still managed to win its first two games.
The production has not been flashy, but it has been steady enough to suggest there may be a larger role ahead. Naone has already drawn national notice as one of the better tight ends in the country, and with the Huskies looking for answers in the passing game, he appears positioned to be a focal point again in the weeks to come. [Read more 🡒]