Boston Earns Spot on Biletnikoff Watch List

Originally posted on Washington Huskies on SI
By Dan Raley | Last updated Oct 16, 2024 7:36 PM ET

They couldn't ignore him any longer.

On Wednesday, the Biletnikoff Award selection committee added University of Washington sophomore wide receiver Denzel Boston to its watch list, making him one of 62 players in the running for an individual honor singling out the nation's top FBS pass-catcher, regardless of position.

The 6-foot-4, 207-pound Boston currently ranks second in the nation in receiving touchdowns with 9 in seven games.

Boston was one of four new players to join the list of candidates this week, along with Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith. Louisville's Ja'Corey Brooks and Middle Tennessee's Omari Kelly, after four others were added the previous week.

Congratulations to Denzel Boston @dl_boston5 for being named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List! The Biletnikoff Award recognizes the college football season's outstanding FBS receiver at any position. @UW_Football @UWAthletics #OutstandingReceiver #NCFAA pic.twitter.com/rrPQuu4hnP
— Biletnikoff Award (@biletnikoffawrd) October 16, 2024

Last season, the Biletnikoff Award had a lot of eyes on it from Husky followers with Rome Odunze, now with the Chicago Bears, becoming a semifinalist with Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. and LSU's Malik Nabers, with Harrison the eventual winner.

After playing two seasons behind Odunze and others, Boston became a first-time starter this season and has worked his way into becoming the go-to receiver for Husky quarterback Will Rogers. He's caught a touchdown pass in every game except in the Apple Cup against Washington State.

Boston ranks second in UW receiving with 40 catches for 540 yards, trailing Giles Jackson by 7 catches and 2 yards.

His 9 touchdown catches have move him halfway to breaking Mario Bailey's school record of 18 set in 1991 for the Huskies' national championship team.

In his latest trip to the end zone, Boston caught a 5-yard scoring pass in the second quarter of the UW's 40-16 loss at Iowa.

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