ESPN's Mike Greenberg Apologizes for Denzel Boston Blunder During NFL Draft
Summary
During ESPN's broadcast of the 2026 NFL Draft, host Mike Greenberg mistakenly said that new Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston was the son of former NFL player David Boston. Greenberg later apologized for the error, clarifying that Denzel and David Boston are not related.Key Facts
- Mike Greenberg made the mistake while covering the second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- The Cleveland Browns selected Denzel Boston with the 39th overall pick.
- Greenberg incorrectly said Denzel Boston was the son of David Boston, a former NFL player.
- David Boston was a first-round NFL draft pick in 1999 and had a notable career including leading the league in receiving yards in 2001.
- Denzel Boston played college football at the University of Washington.
- Greenberg apologized on-air for the error, stating it was a mistake in research.
- Neither Denzel Boston nor David Boston are related.
- The apology came during the broadcast after recognizing the mistake.
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