SEATTLE – Washington junior wide receiver Denzel Boston has been named to the Biletnikoff Award watch list, The Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation announced today.
Last season, Boston led the team with nine touchdowns and 834 receiving yards on his way to Big Ten honorable mention honors. Boston’s nine touchdown receptions are tied for eighth-most in UW history.
The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, slot or inside receiver, wingback, and running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award.
Semifinalists, three finalists and award recipient are selected by the highly distinguished Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of 600 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, Biletnikoff Award winners and other former receivers. The winner will be announced in December at The Home Depot College Football Awards.
Washington Preseason Watch Lists
Maxwell Award – Jonah Coleman, Demond Williams Jr.
Butkus Award – Taariq “Buddah” Al-Uqdah
Wuerffel Trophy – Zach Durfee
Doak Walker Award – Jonah Coleman
Biletnikoff Award – Denzel Boston