The Washington Huskies are making waves as several standout players from last season prepare to take their talents to the professional stage. Among them, five Huskies have earned invitations to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, scheduled from Feb. 23 to March 2 at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium.
A key player to watch is junior wide receiver Denzel Boston. Hailing from South Hill, Washington, Boston is generating buzz as a potential first-round pick and is considered one of the top five wide receivers in this year's draft class.
His skills haven't gone unnoticed, with ESPN's Mina Kimes highlighting his impressive attributes on social media: "Washington WR Denzel Boston. High end size + play strength, catch radius, body control.
Instant red zone weapon (11 TDs in ‘25)."
Last season, Boston was the primary target for quarterback Demond Williams Jr., who connected with him for 62 receptions, totaling 881 yards at an average of 14.2 yards per catch, and 11 touchdowns. Boston's touchdown tally tied him for ninth in the nation.
Boston's journey with the Huskies began with a redshirt year, followed by a season playing behind prominent receivers like Ja'Lynn Polk and Rome Odunze during Washington's run to the national championship game in 2023. His breakout came under head coach Jedd Fisch, who took over the program and provided Boston the platform to shine.
In the past two seasons under Fisch's guidance, Boston amassed 125 catches for 1,715 yards, averaging 13.7 yards per catch, and scored 20 touchdowns. This was a stark contrast to his pre-Fisch stats, where he managed just seven catches for 66 yards without finding the end zone.
As the draft approaches, Boston is projected to be a hot commodity for teams in need of a wide receiver, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills among potential suitors. There's also chatter about the possibility of Boston staying in the Pacific Northwest, with the Seattle Seahawks potentially eyeing him with the 32nd overall pick, fresh off their Super Bowl victory.
Should Boston be selected in the first round, he would join the ranks of recent Huskies wide receivers who have made early NFL Draft impacts. Rome Odunze was a first-round pick for the Chicago Bears in 2024, and Ja'Lynn Polk went in the second round to the New England Patriots the same year.
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