Browns' new WR draft pick Denzel Boston is son of former Ohio State star, NFL All-Pro originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Cleveland Browns already picked a wide receiver in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, K.C. Concepcion.

That didn't stop them from using the No. 39 overall pick on another WR -- Denzel Boston out of Washington.

Boston is a great pick for a number of reasons, including his football heritage.

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Denzel Boston's dad is David Boston, a former All-Pro NFL wide receiver.

David Boston played his college football at Ohio State.

He will hold draft bragging rights, having gone No. 8 overall in the 1999 NFL Draft to the Arizona Cardinals.

Boston had his career ruined by injuries, but at his peak, he was a star.

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In 2001, David Boston had 98 catches for 1,598 yards and eight touchdowns.

He also played for the Chargers and Dolphins before his career ended.

The Browns will hope Denzel can stay healthier, and if his talent is anything like dad's, it'll work out great for Cleveland.

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