Packers Eye Explosive RB Mike Washington Jr.

0:00On April 8th, the Green Bay Packers Ground Game needs more boom this year, straight up. Josh Jacobs is a beast, but his 10 runs of 15 plus yards and 24 of 10 plus ranked just average per pro football focus. Their eyeing Arkansas running back Mike Washington, Jr. ranked number 20 in the unpacking future Packers countdown for the 2026, draft, to add that second gear. Washington started at Buffalo as a three-star recruit, grinding out modest stats before transferring to New Mexico State. There he balled with 725 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns in 2024. This past season at Arkansas, he exploded for 1,070 yards, 8 scores, plus 28 catches for 226 yards and another touchdown. Folks around Arkansas rave about his growth, especially in ball security, making him tougher to stop. At 223 pounds, with a 4.340 yard dash, the fastest among backs at the combine, he's a nightmare.

1:00Pro football focus clocked him with 17 runs of 15 plus and 30 of 10 plus yards, perfect for slicing secondaries. He's not just a rusher. He catches naturally with solid past pro, fitting as a rotational weapon behind Jacobs and amid injury worries for guys like. Marshawn Lloyd Packers GM Brian Gutekunst wants more competition in that room, and Washington had a 30 visit with Green Bay, hinting at real interest. If they grab him around the 84th pick in round 3, he'd inject the explosiveness Gutekunst craves without forcing needs, staying true to. The board while boosting their run attack for the long haul NFL news today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters on game day. I'm Cory with the story.