Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota. 

Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans. 

So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.

Player Information

Player: Denzel Boston

School: Washington

Height/Weight: 6-4/209 lbs.

Player Background

– 3-Star Recruit

– Started on Varisty as a Freshman in High School

– Honorable Mention All-Big Ten in 2024

Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season

– 70 Receptions

– 900 Receiving Yards

– 12.9 Yards Per Reception

– Nine Touchdowns

Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season 

– 65.7 PFF Receiving Grade

– 5 Yards Per Reception After Contact

– 1.73 Yards Per Route Run

– Average Depth of Target of 11.1 Yards

– 12 Contested Catches 

Player Traits

– Strong Hands to make catches through contact

– Not afraid of contact over the middle

– Body control to attack the ball in the air

– YAC Ability with vision and awareness

– Size to play outside and find success

Player Summary

Denzel Boston has waited his time for the immense talent of the Washington wide receiver room ahead of him to go to the NFL so he can be their WR1. He is poised to be that and more in 2025 as the Huskies look to have a dynamic offense with him becoming the potential face of it. Boston worked a lot across the middle in 2024 and found success that way. He never shied away from contact, either making the catch or after, but he also worked well outside stretching the field. Boston is one of those unique players who can be used anywhere as a receiver so his best days may be ahead of him in the NFL when he can focus on one role. For now, though, just enjoy his playmaking this fall as he potentially enters the draft in April. 

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington