Denzel Boston is the more NFL-ready rookie, with reliable hands, the ability to catch away from his body, a more dependable route-and-target profile and a realistic opportunity to carve out an immediate offensive role. Denzel Boston does not need to depend entirely on manufactured touches to remain involved.

Cleveland should build its offense around the running game and manageable quarterback responsibilities. Denzel Boston and Concepcion bring different but complementary rookie profiles. The risk is that outside-receiver production requires accurate and timely quarterback play.

Denzel Boston's combination of readiness, draft capital and long-term ceiling makes him the most appealing upside receiver in the Browns’ rookie class. Denzel Boston is the more NFL-ready rookie and has the strongest traditional outside-receiver ceiling. Denzel Boston has a realistic path toward becoming the primary possession and red-zone receiver as the offense develops. Denzel Boston's approved target window is Round 10.