Mike Washington Jr.: Broncos' Day 3 Steal

0:00On April 4th, Arkansas running back Mike Washington, Jr. is turning heads this draft season as a potential fit for the Denver Broncos. This big dude weighs over 220 pounds, but he blazed a 4.33 second 40 yard dash at the combine with a quick one, 0.5 110 yards split. After bouncing from Buffalo to New Mexico State and landing at Arkansas, he put up solid numbers last year, including 30 explosive runs of 10. Yards or more, and just one fumble every 65 touches. His game really clicked in Fayetteville, where he showed steady growth each stop along the way. Washington mixes power with burst, making him tough to bring down, and his vision lets him squeeze through lanes without leaving yards behind. He can even line up as a receiver or blocker on third downs, adding versatility to his skill set. Scouts love his balance and footwork for a bigger back, but there are flags too. That fumble rate, even improved, still raises eyebrows since no clear fix jumps out.

1:01He lacks some shiftiness in tight spaces, and doesn't always finish runs with max aggression, especially in past pro. For the Broncos, Washington slots in perfect as a third option behind JK Dovins and RJ Harvey. His power complements Harvey style, creating a nasty tandem of injuries hit, and he matches their committee approach on offense. Overall, this guy's upside screams day three steel, blending size, speed, and smarts that could lock down the backfield for years. Keep an eye on him, come draft day.