There's much debate about where Denzel Boston will land in the NFL Draft. He's been mocked as high as high as 16 and as low as a second-round pick. Boston is one of the premier receivers coming out of college this season, and some team will be lucky enough to have him, but which one will end up taking him? That's the big question. ESPN recently went through the top 20 prospects and assigned them to a team based purely on fit, more than draft position.
The fit for Boston is a bit surprising, as they say the former Washington receiver is the ideal receiver for the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins hold the 10th and the 30th pick in this year's NFL Draft, so they really could have two cracks at him if he falls to the bottom of the first round.
ESPN calls Denzel Boston and the Miami Dolphins a match-made in heaven
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Matt Bowen, the author of the ESPN article, said, "I factored in player strengths and weaknesses, organizational needs, schemes, and coaching staff tendencies." Working this all out, he has Miami and Boston as a perfect match.
Here's his justification, "Boston's large frame would allow him to emerge early as a volume target fornew quarterback Malik Willis. He has the physical catch-and-run ability to produce on quicks and unders, while giving the Dolphins a matchup target inside the red zone."
The reason this feels a bit surprising is mentioned in his quote. The Dolphins are bringing in a new quarterback, Malik Willis, and it seems that a high-profile or sure-handed free agent receiver would be the ideal fit. However, maybe the thinking is that the Dolphins can allow Willis and Boston to develop chemistry without any previous baggage.
The biggest problem may not be that Boston doesn't fit; he could fit there. Bowen is right that his ability to bring down touchdowns in the red zone is a big win. The problem would be if he actually slides to No. 30. Bowen thinks he would be available, but it's not a sure thing. "The Dolphins could opt for a wide receiver at No. 10, but Boston should be on the board for them with their second pick of the first round."
If he truly is the perfect fit, it would be a big gamble to think Boston slides that far. Yet, No. 10 in the draft does feel a bit high. This may be the biggest reason why Boston won't be a Dolphin. He won't go at No. 10 barring a shock, and he shouldn't last to No. 30.