Falcons Host Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr.

0:00It's April 4th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The Atlanta Falcons just wrapped up a top 30 visit with Arkansas running back Mike Washington, Jr., a solid mid-round prospect for the 20. 26 NFL Draft This dude clocked a blazing 4.33 in the 40-yard dash at the combine and last season he balled out with 1066. Rushing yards, 8 touchdowns on 6.4 yards per carry, plus 28 catches for 226 yards. He's sitting at number 71 overall on PFF's bigboard right now. He's got that combo of size, straight line speed and yards after contact juice, making him a power back with sharp vision and footwork for early down. Work in any scheme. Falcons fans know the backfields shook up this offseason. They let Tyler Alghier, their old 1,000-yard guy, bolt to the Cardinals on a two-year deal. Atlanta plugged the gap by grabbing Brian Robinson, Jr., from the commanders on a one-year contract, and they added Tyler

1:04Goodson for special teams. Help too. While running back a screaming need for 2026 with Bijon Robinson locked in, Washington could be that perfect long-term backup target on day two of the draft. Other squads like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, and Green Bay Packers got meetings lined up with him next week, but Falcons hold picks. At 48.79, 122, 215, and 231 when the draft drops April 23rd keeping. An eye on this one as they build depth.