Patriots draft profile: Denzel Boston was built in the X-receiver factory

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 25: Denzel Boston #12 of the Washington Huskies carries the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Husky Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New England Patriots investing high-end draft capital in wide receivers has not proven to be a particularly successful endeavor over the years. Whether it was Bethel Johnson or Chad Jackson in the 2000s, Aaron Dobson or N’Keal Harry in the 2010s, or most recently 2024 second-round flameout Ja’Lynn Polk, the team has struggled finding difference makers at receiver early on in the draft.

And yet, the team will have to keep taking swings — maybe as early as this year’s draft. There are several talented receivers who would make sense for the Patriots, including another one from the University of Washington: Denzel Boston. Hard facts Name: Denzel Boston Position: Wide receiver School: Washington (RS Jr.

) Opening day age: 22 (12/6/2003) Measurements : 6’3 1/2”, 212 lbs, 32” arm length, 9 3/4” hand size, 6. 80s 3-cone drill, 4. 28s short shuttle, 37 1/2” vertical jump, N/A Relative Athletic Score Experience Colleges: Washington (2022-25) Career statistics : 43 games (26 starts) | 1,540 offensive snaps, 269 special teams snaps | 204 targets, 132 catches (64.

7%), 1,781 receiving yards (13. 5/catch), 20 TDs, 5 drops | 1 carry, 2 yards, 1 TD | 2-for-2 passing, 15 yards (7. 5/pass), 1 TD | 25 punt returns, 212 yards (8.