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ESPN’s Mike Greenberg delivers brutal Denzel Boston gaffe on day 2 of NFL draft

Nypost · · 356 words · By Bryan Fonseca
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“ESPN’s Mike Greenberg made a costly one while hosting the network’s coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft, noting that second-rounder Denzel Boston, who went No. 39 overall to the Browns, is the son of former Pro Bowl wideout David Boston.”
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The claim is highly specific regarding Mike Greenberg's comments about Denzel Boston's father, David Boston, during the 2026 NFL Draft. The provided evidence consists of general articles about Mike Greenberg, Mike Tyson, and unrelated sports/Wikipedia entries, but none directly confirm or deny this specific statement made during the 2026 NFL Draft. The web search results provided are not specific enough to corroborate this claim.
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“Denzel and David are both receivers, they have a 25-year age gap and both played at major Division I universities (Ohio State and Washington, respectively).”
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Two separate web search results confirm that Denzel Boston and David Boston are both receivers who played at major Division I universities (Washington and Ohio State, respectively). One web search result explicitly combines these facts, suggesting corroboration from multiple sources reporting on the same event/comparison.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2016 NBA draft was held on June 23, 2016, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. It was televised nationally in the U.S. by ESPN, and was live streamed for the first time in NBA draft history by The Vert…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Gould Shaw (October 10, 1837 – July 18, 1863) was an American officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Born into an abolitionist family from the Boston upper class, he accepted …
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““You remember his dad, David Boston, first-round pick out of Ohio State in 1999,” Greenberg said on the broadcast before reading off Denzel’s stats and superlatives.”
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The claim that Mike Greenberg stated David Boston was a first-round pick out of Ohio State in 1999 is a very specific detail. While the evidence confirms David Boston played for Ohio State and was a professional player, none of the provided web search results or Wikipedia entries confirm that Mike Greenberg made this specific statement on the broadcast.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. Founded in…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Calvin Coolidge (born John Calvin Coolidge Jr.; KOOL-ij; July 4, 1872 – January 5, 1933) was the 30th president of the United States, serving from 1923 to 1929. A Republican lawyer from Massachusetts…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Craig Greenberg (born August 22, 1973) is an American businessman, lawyer, and politician serving since 2023 as the third mayor of the consolidated city-county of "Louisville Metro" in Kentucky. Durin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Greenberg
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“On day 1 of the Draft, he hadn’t realized that the Dolphins traded up to No. 27 overall to take Chris Johnson, a cornerback out of San Diego State.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Mike Greenberg was unaware that the Dolphins traded up to pick No. 27 overall to select Chris Johnson from San Diego State during the 2026 NFL Draft. The sources describe him describing the player as a 49ers player when he was actually a Dolphins pick.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Louis Golic Sr. (; born December 12, 1962) is an American television host and former professional football player. He played as defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). Golic i…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael White (born March 25, 1995) is an American professional football quarterback. He played college football for the South Florida Bulls and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. White was selected in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_White_(quarterback)
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“This pick was initially owned by the 49ers, who moved their No. 27 and No. 138 selections to Miami for picks at No. 30 and No. 90.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the exact trade details: the 49ers traded picks No. 27 and No. 138 to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for picks No. 30 and No. 90 during the 2026 NFL Draft.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The phrase No Blood, No Foul insinuates that as long as violence does not leave a mark, it is not prosecutable. The phrase has been used euphemistically in the context of the game streetball, the use …
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“Denzel measured at about 6-foot-4 and 212 pounds during the 2026 NFL Combine.”
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Multiple web search results report Denzel Boston's measurements from the combine, citing 6'4" and 212 lbs. While the evidence is from web searches and not a single authoritative source, the consistency across multiple results supports this.
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web search NEUTRAL — Boston measured in at the combine at 6 feet 4, 212 pounds, one of the larger top receiver talents of the class.(17) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb.
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/03/0…
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web search NEUTRAL — 30. Denver Broncos (14–3): Denzel Boston, WR, Washington. Boston had an inconsistent showing at the combine, but he’s still firmly in the first-round conversation. The 6' 4", 212-pound Boston is a phy…
https://www.si.com/nfl/post-combine-nfl-mock-draft-2026-rams…
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web search NEUTRAL — 19. WR Denzel Boston, Washington, 6-4, 212 lbs. Is he quick enough to separate at next level?Ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash that is tied for fastest over the past 20 NFL combines for players weighing …
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/sports/nfl-draft-2026-top-75-r…
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“At Washington, he recorded over 60 receptions and 800 receiving yards in each of his final two seasons at the school, totaling a combined 20 touchdowns between the two years, landing on the All-Big Ten third-team in 2025.”
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Two web search results corroborate the production numbers: one states he caught 125 passes for 1,715 yards and 20 touchdowns over his final two seasons, and another states he was in the '60 catch / 800 yard range each season with a combined 20 touchdowns.' This strongly supports the core elements of the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Over his final two seasons at Washington, Boston caught 125 passes for 1,715 yards and 20 touchdowns. Those are the numbers of a player who dominated the Big Ten and made a legitimate case to be a fir…
https://www.brownsnation.com/browns-draft-wr-denzel-boston-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — A lifelong wait is finally over for Denzel Boston. The former Washington wide receiver’s dreams of an NFL career came true on Friday, when he was selected by the Browns with the 39th overall pick.
https://thehuskyhaul.com/denzel-boston-drafted-by-cleveland-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston goes through the 2026 NFL Draft profile process next!In 2024 and 2025, the production was eerily similar. In both seasons, he was in the 60 catch / 800 yard rang…
https://vendettasportsmedia.com/denzel-boston-2026-nfl-draft…
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“David Boston played in the NFL from 1999 to 2007, enjoying stints with the Arizona Cardinals, San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.”
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Two web search results confirm David Boston's playing timeline (1999 start) and list multiple teams he played for, including the Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins. The evidence supports the general scope of his career.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football team based in Tampa, Florida.They joined the NFL in 1974 as an expansion team, along with the Seattle Seahawks, and played their first sea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers
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web search NEUTRAL — David Boston played from 1999 to 2008 during his career with the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers and Toronto Argonauts.
https://www.statscrew.com/football/stats/p-bostodav001
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web search NEUTRAL — David Boston's NFL career seemed to fall as quickly as it rose. After he burst onto the scene during his first three seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, Boston was out of the league just four seasons …
https://m.search.yahoo.com/v1/en-US/w/sapp?ei=UTF-8&p=David+…
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“His best season came in 2021, when he led the NFL in receiving with 1,598 yards on 98 catches eight touchdowns, earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors.”
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No evidence was gathered in the provided evidence block for this claim, and the web search results returned nothing relevant to confirm David Boston's 2021 season stats, All-Pro, or Pro Bowl honors.
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“He finished his NFL career with 315 receptions, 4,699 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns.”
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No evidence was gathered in the provided evidence block for this claim, and the web search results returned nothing relevant to confirm David Boston's career totals of 315 receptions, 4,699 receiving yards, and 25 touchdowns.
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