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Mike Washington Jr. Dynasty Value: An Explosive Runner With One Clear Obstacle
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Washington wasn’t supposed to become an NFL prospect.
He spent three seasons fighting for carries at Buffalo before transferring twice in search of a bigger role. But efficiency lagged, fumbles piled up, and nothing in the profile screamed future draft pick.
Then came 2025 at Arkansas. Washington erupted for 1,070 rushing yards and flashed the explosive traits NFL teams covet.
Here’s the issue: In a thin RB class, Washington slid to the middle of Round 4 and landed behind Ashton Jeanty in Las Vegas.
So, where does that leave Washington's dynasty value? Let’s review his complete dynasty profile and come to a conclusion.
Mike Washington Jr. Dynasty Values
| Dynasty 1-qb | Dynasty Superflex | ||
| Non-PPR | -1.1 | Non-PPR | 0.0 |
| PPR | 5.5 | PPR | 4.7 |
| TE Premium | 7.7 | TE Premium | 6.2 |
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Mike Washington Jr. Draft Profile
Position: RB
Height: 6'1
Weight: 223
BMI: 29.4
Draft Age: 22.9
NFL Draft Pick: Round 4, Pick 22
Draft Sharks Model Score: 6.65
Analytics Score: 4.70
Film Score: 4.50
Production Score: 1.00
Mike Washington Jr. Combine Results
| Wingspan | Arm Length | Hand Size | 40-yard Dash | 10-yard split |
| - |
33 5/8’’ |
9 1/4’’ |
4.33s | 1.51s |
| Bench Press | Vertical | Broad Jump | 3-cone drill | 20-yard shuttle |
| - | 39" |
10’ 8’’ |
- | - |
Mike Washington Jr. College Stats
| Games | Carries | Yards | YPC | TDs | Catches | Yards | YPC | TDs | |
| 2021 (UB) | 3 | 23 | 132 | 5.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 (UB) | 13 | 150 | 625 | 4.2 | 7 | 23 | 135 | 5.9 | 1 |
| 2023 (UB) | 11 | 90 | 362 | 4.0 | 2 | 13 | 35 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 2024 (NMSU) | 12 | 157 | 725 | 4.6 | 8 | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 1 |
| 2025 (ARK) | 12 | 167 | 1,070 | 6.4 | 8 | 28 | 226 | 8.1 | 1 |
Washington’s Journey Begins with a Whisper
Washington arrived at Buffalo in 2021.
He logged 13 carries for 65 yards in the opener, a 62-point win over an FCS opponent. He appeared only twice more that season before taking a redshirt.
The move paid off in 2022, when Washington’s role and development grew.
Year 2 Looks Better … But Also Concerning
Washington led the 2022 Bulls in rushing with 625 yards. That seems notable for a redshirt freshman, but context matters here.
Fourth-year RB Ron Cook Jr. started the first 10 games before an injury knocked him out of the final three.
Across those 10 shared games, their production proved similar. Cook edged Washington in rushing yards per game (60.0 to 48.1), while neither back generated much efficiency behind an OL that ranked 112th in Pro Football Focus run-blocking grade.
| Carries | Yards | YPC | TDs | |
| Washington | 120 | 544 | 4.5 | 7 |
| Cook | 138 | 602 | 4.3 | 4 |
Washington added 23 catches, good for fourth on the team. The efficiency lagged, though: just 5.9 yards per catch with three drops and three fumbles, per PFF.
Both RBs returned for 2023, and the backfield didn’t shake out in Washington’s favor.
And Then Things Get Worse
Washington opened 2023 in a split backfield with Cook, peaking with a 13-carry, 88-yard effort in Week 4. He reached 10 carries only once over the final seven games and failed to break a run for 20+ yards.
Washington’s underlying metrics confirmed the underwhelming season:
- 4.0 yards per carry
- 2.71 yards after contact per attempt
- and a 39.8 PFF elusive rating.
Nothing suggested Washington held NFL promise. (At least not yet.) But he did attract interest from New Mexico State after entering the transfer portal.
The move out west started Washington’s rise.
Washington Improves Alongside a Fellow Prospect
New Mexico State fielded a rough team in 2024.
The Aggies finished 3-9, ranked 115th nationally in scoring, and cycled through four different QBs.
Still, they committed to the run. Their 40.6 attempts per game ranked 16th nationally and helped Washington collect 157 carries.
But he wasn’t the only backfield factor. Fellow draft prospect Seth McGowan, about 1.5 years older, delivered the better statistical profile:
| Games | Carries | Yards | YPC | TDs | YAC/att | Catches | Yards | |
| Washington | 12 | 157 | 725 | 4.6 | 8 | 3.08 | 9 | 74 |
| McGowan | 12 | 152 | 725 | 4.4 | 12 | 3.75 | 24 | 280 |
Ball security also remained an issue for Washington, who recorded four fumbles and four drops. He at least finished strong, topping 100 yards in two of his final four games, including a 26-carry finale vs. UTEP.
Washington returned for one final college season, this time at Arkansas. And it paid off.
Washington Saves His Best Work For Last
Washington looked like a different back last fall.
He handled a strong 69.9% carry share and turned a career-high 167 carries into several career highs:
- 1,066 rushing yards
- 6.4 yards per carry
- 8 TDs
- and 3.86 yards after contact per attempt.
Among 69 FBS RBs with at least 150 attempts, Washington ranked top-16 in both YPC and YAC per attempt.
His receiving production returned as well. Washington caught 28 passes – third-most on the team – while averaging 8.1 yards per catch. He dropped just one target all year.
The downside remained ball security (three fumbles). Still, Arkansas couldn’t keep Washington’s big-play ability off the field. His 48.3% breakaway rate – yardage generated via runs of 15+ yards – ranked seventh in the aforementioned 69-RB sample.
Overall, the profile shows a late-breakout RB with dynamic traits but a persistent fumbling issue. Now let’s see what Washington’s tape reveals about his dynasty outlook.
Mike Washington Jr. Highlights
Film breakdown by Shane Hallam
Games Watched: New Mexico (2024), Louisiana Tech (2024), Western Kentucky (2024), Middle Tennessee (2024), Ole Miss (2025), Memphis (2025), Notre Dame (2025), Tennessee (2025), Texas A&M (2025), LSU (2025), Texas (2025)
Power Meets Acceleration for a Long TD
Washington flashes his power and athleticism on this TD run against Texas. The play starts as inside zone with two linemen pulling left. When the inside lane closes, Washington bursts outside and accelerates past the first two levels.
The single-high safety meets him in space, but Washington lowers his pads and powers through the tackle. He quickly re-accelerates and finishes the run for the TD.
When his vision and athleticism align, Washington produces explosive plays. His size-speed combo makes him difficult to tackle in the open field.
That profile should translate to big runs in the NFL.
Is He the Best Receiving RB in the Class?
Washington’s receiving ability adds intrigue for PPR formats. He tracks the ball naturally and transitions smoothly from catch to run.
He turns as the pass leaves the QB’s hand, adjusts to stay in stride, and secures the catch cleanly. Washington flips upfield immediately and takes the right angle to beat the pursuing defender.
Washington Turns Losses Into Gains
Washington shows strong awareness on this run, avoiding a tackle for loss immediately after taking the handoff. He sidesteps the initial penetration and uses his arm to create leverage before cutting upfield.
Keeping his eyes on the second level, Washington accelerates through arm tackles and turns a potential 4-yard loss into a 25-yard gain.
NFL defenders will close faster on these plays. But Washington’s elite athleticism should still allow him to create when the play breaks down.
Fumbles Could Lead to the Doghouse
Ball security remains a concern for Washington. His fumble rate ranks among the worst in this class.
With Arkansas down 1 and in field-goal range, Washington loses the ball while diving forward on this play. The turnover costs Arkansas the game against Memphis.
Ball security can improve. But repeated fumbles can quickly push a RB to the bench.
Mike Washington Jr. Team Fit: Las Vegas Raiders
Dynasty managers wanted Washington to land with a team that DIDN'T take a Round 1 RB in 2025.
Ashton Jeanty wasn’t efficient as a rookie, posting 3.7 yards per carry and a 31.9% success rate. But he ran behind an O-line that ranked 22nd in ESPN’s run-block win rate and 30th in PFF run-blocking grade.
Expect Jeanty to remain the clear lead back for the foreseeable future.
Maybe Washington can carve out a small role right away. New HC Klint Kubiak showed a willingness to split work in Seattle, where Kenneth Walker averaged 13 carries per game and Zach Charbonnet handled 11.5.
But that comparison isn’t perfect. Jeanty holds a wider talent edge over Washington than Walker did over Charbonnet.
We'll see how the summer unfolds. At a minimum, Washington should quickly climb a depth chart that only includes Dylan Laube, Chris Collier, and fellow rookie Roman Hemby, an undrafted free agent.
Dynasty Value Conclusion: Enticing Talent ... and a Tough Landing Spot
The Raiders look like a team on the rise.
Top pick Fernando Mendoza should supply a nice QB upgrade whenever the Raiders decide he's ready. And C Tyler Linderbaum arrived in free agency to raise the floor of an O-line that underwhelmed in 2025.
But the reality is that touches are foundational for RB value. As long as Jeanty stays healthy, Washington will project as a handcuff.
A low volume projection is the driving force behind Washington sitting seventh in our dynasty PPR rookie RB rankings.
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Mike Washington Jr. Dynasty Value: An Explosive Runner With One Clear Obstacle
QUICK LINKS:
Washington wasn’t supposed to become an NFL prospect.
He spent three seasons fighting for carries at Buffalo before transferring twice in search of a bigger role. But efficiency lagged, fumbles piled up, and nothing in the profile screamed future draft pick.
Then came 2025 at Arkansas. Washington erupted for 1,070 rushing yards and flashed the explosive traits NFL teams covet.
Here’s the issue: In a thin RB class, Washington slid to the middle of Round 4 and landed behind Ashton Jeanty in Las Vegas.
So, where does that leave Washington's dynasty value? Let’s review his complete dynasty profile and come to a conclusion.
Mike Washington Jr. Dynasty Values
| Dynasty 1-qb | Dynasty Superflex | ||
| Non-PPR | -1.1 | Non-PPR | 0.0 |
| PPR | 5.5 | PPR | 4.7 |
| TE Premium | 7.7 | TE Premium | 6.2 |
To see Mike Washington Jr.'s dynasty value for your exact league setup, check out our Dynasty Draft War Room.
Let Value Drive Your Drafting & Trading
Our Dynasty Draft War Room assigns dynamic player values based on your league’s specific settings.
Use these values to compare players at the same position and across positions for help with draft, trade, and add/drop decisions.
Our Trade Value Charts use the same system to compare players across positions -- as well as future rookie-draft picks and even startup picks.
Whether you play superflex or 1-QB, PPR or otherwise, you can find a chart to fit your format.
Did we mention tight end premium trade value charts?
Mike Washington Jr. Draft Profile
Position: RB
Height: 6'1
Weight: 223
BMI: 29.4
Draft Age: 22.9
NFL Draft Pick: Round 4, Pick 22
Draft Sharks Model Score: 6.65
Analytics Score: 4.70
Film Score: 4.50
Production Score: 1.00
Mike Washington Jr. Combine Results
| Wingspan | Arm Length | Hand Size | 40-yard Dash | 10-yard split |
| - |
33 5/8’’ |
9 1/4’’ |
4.33s | 1.51s |
| Bench Press | Vertical | Broad Jump | 3-cone drill | 20-yard shuttle |
| - | 39" |
10’ 8’’ |
- | - |
Mike Washington Jr. College Stats
| Games | Carries | Yards | YPC | TDs | Catches | Yards | YPC | TDs | |
| 2021 (UB) | 3 | 23 | 132 | 5.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 (UB) | 13 | 150 | 625 | 4.2 | 7 | 23 | 135 | 5.9 | 1 |
| 2023 (UB) | 11 | 90 | 362 | 4.0 | 2 | 13 | 35 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 2024 (NMSU) | 12 | 157 | 725 | 4.6 | 8 | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 1 |
| 2025 (ARK) | 12 | 167 | 1,070 | 6.4 | 8 | 28 | 226 | 8.1 | 1 |
Washington’s Journey Begins with a Whisper
Washington arrived at Buffalo in 2021.
He logged 13 carries for 65 yards in the opener, a 62-point win over an FCS opponent. He appeared only twice more that season before taking a redshirt.
The move paid off in 2022, when Washington’s role and development grew.
Year 2 Looks Better … But Also Concerning
Washington led the 2022 Bulls in rushing with 625 yards. That seems notable for a redshirt freshman, but context matters here.
Fourth-year RB Ron Cook Jr. started the first 10 games before an injury knocked him out of the final three.
Across those 10 shared games, their production proved similar. Cook edged Washington in rushing yards per game (60.0 to 48.1), while neither back generated much efficiency behind an OL that ranked 112th in Pro Football Focus run-blocking grade.
| Carries | Yards | YPC | TDs | |
| Washington | 120 | 544 | 4.5 | 7 |
| Cook | 138 | 602 | 4.3 | 4 |
Washington added 23 catches, good for fourth on the team. The efficiency lagged, though: just 5.9 yards per catch with three drops and three fumbles, per PFF.
Both RBs returned for 2023, and the backfield didn’t shake out in Washington’s favor.
And Then Things Get Worse
Washington opened 2023 in a split backfield with Cook, peaking with a 13-carry, 88-yard effort in Week 4. He reached 10 carries only once over the final seven games and failed to break a run for 20+ yards.
Washington’s underlying metrics confirmed the underwhelming season:
- 4.0 yards per carry
- 2.71 yards after contact per attempt
- and a 39.8 PFF elusive rating.
Nothing suggested Washington held NFL promise. (At least not yet.) But he did attract interest from New Mexico State after entering the transfer portal.
The move out west started Washington’s rise.
Washington Improves Alongside a Fellow Prospect
New Mexico State fielded a rough team in 2024.
The Aggies finished 3-9, ranked 115th nationally in scoring, and cycled through four different QBs.
Still, they committed to the run. Their 40.6 attempts per game ranked 16th nationally and helped Washington collect 157 carries.
But he wasn’t the only backfield factor. Fellow draft prospect Seth McGowan, about 1.5 years older, delivered the better statistical profile:
| Games | Carries | Yards | YPC | TDs | YAC/att | Catches | Yards | |
| Washington | 12 | 157 | 725 | 4.6 | 8 | 3.08 | 9 | 74 |
| McGowan | 12 | 152 | 725 | 4.4 | 12 | 3.75 | 24 | 280 |
Ball security also remained an issue for Washington, who recorded four fumbles and four drops. He at least finished strong, topping 100 yards in two of his final four games, including a 26-carry finale vs. UTEP.
Washington returned for one final college season, this time at Arkansas. And it paid off.
Washington Saves His Best Work For Last
Washington looked like a different back last fall.
He handled a strong 69.9% carry share and turned a career-high 167 carries into several career highs:
- 1,066 rushing yards
- 6.4 yards per carry
- 8 TDs
- and 3.86 yards after contact per attempt.
Among 69 FBS RBs with at least 150 attempts, Washington ranked top-16 in both YPC and YAC per attempt.
His receiving production returned as well. Washington caught 28 passes – third-most on the team – while averaging 8.1 yards per catch. He dropped just one target all year.
The downside remained ball security (three fumbles). Still, Arkansas couldn’t keep Washington’s big-play ability off the field. His 48.3% breakaway rate – yardage generated via runs of 15+ yards – ranked seventh in the aforementioned 69-RB sample.
Overall, the profile shows a late-breakout RB with dynamic traits but a persistent fumbling issue. Now let’s see what Washington’s tape reveals about his dynasty outlook.
Mike Washington Jr. Highlights
Film breakdown by Shane Hallam
Games Watched: New Mexico (2024), Louisiana Tech (2024), Western Kentucky (2024), Middle Tennessee (2024), Ole Miss (2025), Memphis (2025), Notre Dame (2025), Tennessee (2025), Texas A&M (2025), LSU (2025), Texas (2025)
Power Meets Acceleration for a Long TD
Washington flashes his power and athleticism on this TD run against Texas. The play starts as inside zone with two linemen pulling left. When the inside lane closes, Washington bursts outside and accelerates past the first two levels.
The single-high safety meets him in space, but Washington lowers his pads and powers through the tackle. He quickly re-accelerates and finishes the run for the TD.
When his vision and athleticism align, Washington produces explosive plays. His size-speed combo makes him difficult to tackle in the open field.
That profile should translate to big runs in the NFL.
Is He the Best Receiving RB in the Class?
Washington’s receiving ability adds intrigue for PPR formats. He tracks the ball naturally and transitions smoothly from catch to run.
He turns as the pass leaves the QB’s hand, adjusts to stay in stride, and secures the catch cleanly. Washington flips upfield immediately and takes the right angle to beat the pursuing defender.
Washington Turns Losses Into Gains
Washington shows strong awareness on this run, avoiding a tackle for loss immediately after taking the handoff. He sidesteps the initial penetration and uses his arm to create leverage before cutting upfield.
Keeping his eyes on the second level, Washington accelerates through arm tackles and turns a potential 4-yard loss into a 25-yard gain.
NFL defenders will close faster on these plays. But Washington’s elite athleticism should still allow him to create when the play breaks down.
Fumbles Could Lead to the Doghouse
Ball security remains a concern for Washington. His fumble rate ranks among the worst in this class.
With Arkansas down 1 and in field-goal range, Washington loses the ball while diving forward on this play. The turnover costs Arkansas the game against Memphis.
Ball security can improve. But repeated fumbles can quickly push a RB to the bench.
Mike Washington Jr. Team Fit: Las Vegas Raiders
Dynasty managers wanted Washington to land with a team that DIDN'T take a Round 1 RB in 2025.
Ashton Jeanty wasn’t efficient as a rookie, posting 3.7 yards per carry and a 31.9% success rate. But he ran behind an O-line that ranked 22nd in ESPN’s run-block win rate and 30th in PFF run-blocking grade.
Expect Jeanty to remain the clear lead back for the foreseeable future.
Maybe Washington can carve out a small role right away. New HC Klint Kubiak showed a willingness to split work in Seattle, where Kenneth Walker averaged 13 carries per game and Zach Charbonnet handled 11.5.
But that comparison isn’t perfect. Jeanty holds a wider talent edge over Washington than Walker did over Charbonnet.
We'll see how the summer unfolds. At a minimum, Washington should quickly climb a depth chart that only includes Dylan Laube, Chris Collier, and fellow rookie Roman Hemby, an undrafted free agent.
Dynasty Value Conclusion: Enticing Talent ... and a Tough Landing Spot
The Raiders look like a team on the rise.
Top pick Fernando Mendoza should supply a nice QB upgrade whenever the Raiders decide he's ready. And C Tyler Linderbaum arrived in free agency to raise the floor of an O-line that underwhelmed in 2025.
But the reality is that touches are foundational for RB value. As long as Jeanty stays healthy, Washington will project as a handcuff.
A low volume projection is the driving force behind Washington sitting seventh in our dynasty PPR rookie RB rankings.
Ready to Go from Perennial Rebuilder to Constant Contender?
Subscribe to Draft Sharks and show the fantasy world you're not here to play games. You're here to win.
Don't be a spectator; be a champion.
Hit that subscribe button or step aside for those hungry for victory.
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