The innovation lab in Portland hummed with energy as 70 motion-capture cameras tracked every explosive cut. Technicians measured force output while the players tested prototypes on an indoor 40-yard dash track. Coleman and Boston join a stacked 14-player Adidas rookie roster headlined by Indiana quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza.
Adidas knows wide receivers. In 2024, they worked closely with former Husky Rome Odunze to develop the “Adizero One Horizon,” a shoe designed specifically to improve deceleration. Boston is next in line to benefit from that technology.
Boston flat-out dominated defensive backs last season. He hauled in 62 passes for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns, averaging a blistering 14.2 yards per catch. The 6-foot-4, 209-pound target possesses the size and suddenness that scouts covet. You could see his sheer power during the testing phase, driving his cleats into the embedded force plates and instantly translating raw energy into forward momentum.
“They put a lot of detail into the cleats. They discuss what goes into the making of the cleats, when it comes to all the different tests that they do.”
— Denzel Boston, Wide Receiver
While Boston stretches the field, Coleman breaks the spirit of the defense. The bruising running back carried the load for Washington last year, racking up 156 carries for 758 yards and 15 touchdowns. He punished defenders at the point of attack, fighting through contact to average 4.9 yards per carry. Evaluators currently grade Coleman as a top-four running back in this year’s draft class.
His journey is a gritty story of persistence. Dealing with injuries down the final stretch of the season, Coleman refused to stay on the sidelines. He battled through pain, starting 11 of 13 games and serving as the heartbeat of the Washington offense. Securing this Adidas deal validates every grueling rehab session and every extra hour spent in the film room.
Both players bring immediate starting potential to the NFL. Boston’s catch radius makes him a red-zone nightmare, locking him firmly into first-round discussions. Teams desperate for an X-receiver will circle his name early. Coleman offers a relentless, physical running style perfectly suited for cold-weather playoff football.
Adidas is betting heavily that these two Huskies will make instant waves on Sundays. By outfitting them with elite, data-driven technology, the brand aims to maximize their athletic traits. As the draft board solidifies over the next few weeks, expect to see Coleman and Boston climb the ranks. The preparation is over. Now, they wait for Roger Goodell to call their names.
