Giants Draft & Roster Moves: Thibodeaux, Beckham, & Defense

0:00For the NFL, it's March 21st. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Arkansas running back Mike Washington, Jr. has caught the eye of the Denver Broncos as a possible second round pick in the 2026 NFL. Draft. This 6-foot-1, 223-pound back had a breakout year with the Razorbacks, rushing for 1,070 yards on 100. 67 carries at 6.4 yards per carry while scoring 8 touchdowns. He also added 28 catches for 226 yards and 1 receiving score. Earlier this season, Washington transferred to Arkansas after stops at Buffalo and New Mexico where he showed steady improvement. His stock skyrocketed at the NFL Scout in Combine where he ran a blistering 4.33 in the 40-yard dash, leaped 39 inches, vertically, and posted a 10-foot-a-broad jump, turning heads among scouts. Fans and analysts love his side-speed combo, calling him a powerful one-cut runner with

1:04breakaway potential and solid receiving skills. But concerns linger over fumbling issues, weak pass blocking, and some stiffness and tight spaces that slow his quickness. Now, with the Broncos picking late in the second round and holding a top backfield duo in J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, some wonder if Washington fits. Right away or needs polishing as a rotational piece. His Combine performance has bumped him into day two talks, possibly ahead of Denver's slide. While he's Ron spots, those elite tools make him an exciting bet for teens willing to coach him up, and the Broncos could surprise by grabbing him if he slides.