RB 5
Mike Washington Jr.
Arkansas
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 223 lbs
Class: Senior
Report by:
Connor Rogers
Measurables
Physical
Height
6'1"
Weight
223 lbs
Arm Length
33 5/8 in
Hand Size
9 1/4 in
Speed & Agility
40-Time
4.33 s
10-Yard-Split
1.51 s
Explosiveness
Vertical
39 in
Broad Jump
10'8"
Traits
multi
Contact Balance
Trait Prototype: Dameon Pierce
multi
Rare Size
Trait Prototype: Brandon Jacobs
Summary
Strengths
Great size and overall mass for the position
Long strides and build helps him bounce through contact at the 2nd and 3rd levels of the field
Above average footwork considering how big he is
Initial explosiveness leads to efficient running
Acceleration off of dumpoff passes leads to chunk gains
Weaknesses
More burst than actual breakaway speed
Missed tackles forced per attempt rate of .20 (44th percentile in 2025)
Very raw in pass protection
Final Report
Washington is a well built running back with ideal initial burst. He had his first 1,000 yard season in 2025 for Arkansas after spending his first three college seasons with Buffalo (2021-2023) and 2024 with New Mexico State. When he gets momentum, he has long strides and power to bounce through contact at the 2nd level of the field. He's surprisingly light on his feet considering his 220+ pound frame. While Washington ran an impressive 4.33 forty yard dash, he's not an angle eraser or consistent home run threat. He has natural strength to plow forward, but his open field running lacks creativity. In the pass game, he can work in the flats and turn dumpoff passes into chunk gains. His build and length raises his ceiling in pass protection, but he's very raw in identifying and attacking blitzers. Overall Washington has a promising blend of traits to be taken as a mid-round committee running back with upside.