Mike Washington Jr. Threatens Denver's Backfield

0:00On April 4, Mike Washington Jr. is lighting up draft boards as a running back out of Arkansas, clocking in at over 220 pounds with, legit speed. He blazed the 4.3340 yard dash at the combine, plus a quick 1.5 110 yard split. Career-wise, he's got 37 runs of 15 yards or more, 17 just last year in 2025, and his fumble rate tightened up too. One every 65 touches. His path wasn't straight started at Buffalo, hit New Mexico State, then blew up at Arkansas, with steady gains each stop. That burst and power make him a nightmare, breaking tackles and churning through contact while keeping light feet for a big dude. Fans and scouts love his vision, rarely leaving yards on the field, and he's got enough hands to threaten out the backfield as a third down option. Tackler's struggle upright or in piles. He falls forward, powers outside, compliments power with sneaky agility. Fumbles are still a red flag, no clear fix, and is blocking lacks that dog mentality despite

1:04the size. Acceleration doesn't always mash the testing, and he can settle for what's blocked instead of hunting extras. Still, he'd slide right into Denver as a third back behind JK Dovins and RJ Harvey, forming a killer tandem if injuries hit. Broncos could grab a power speed combo that fits their scheme perfectly, building depth for the long haul.