Elliot Washington II
Scouting Report
A fast, ball-hawking corner still proving himself as a starter.
The case for
- Five interceptions through eight games in 2026 at Clemson
- Two-interception game at Cal earned ACC Defensive Back of the Week
- Game-sealing pick against North Carolina
The worry
- Recruited as a safety, so his long-term spot at corner is still unproven
- Lacks ideal length for the boundary at 5-11
- Only one start across his Penn State career
Full report
Elliot Washington II is a senior cornerback at Clemson who spent three seasons as a rotational defensive back at Penn State before following defensive coordinator Tom Allen to Clemson for 2026. He came out of Venice (Fla.) High School as a consensus four-star recruit, the No. 52 overall prospect and No. 5 safety in his class, and flipped from Alabama to Penn State. He was projected as a Day 3 player who would likely settle in at slot corner or box safety because of his lack of length. At 5-11 and 200 pounds he has a muscular, compact frame and verified speed, including a 10.69 in the 100 meters at the Florida state meet. His Penn State tape was low volume, with only one start, though he allowed the third-lowest catch rate among Big Ten corners in 2024. Clemson has turned him into a ball producer: five interceptions through eight games, including a game-sealing pick against North Carolina and a two-interception game at Cal that earned ACC Defensive Back of the Week. He also forced a fumble against Georgia Southern. Evaluators like his quick feet at the line, recovery speed and ability to play inside or outside. The questions are boundary length, short tape as a full-time starter and a safety background. Community mocks have him near the 230th pick, so a strong finish could lift him off the Day 3 fringe.
Every strength
- Verified track speed with a 10.69 in the 100 meters and a 4x100 relay anchor leg
- Quick feet at the line with strong recovery speed
- Third-lowest catch rate allowed among Big Ten corners in 2024
- Can play inside or outside corner
- Reliable tackler with an 8.2% missed tackle rate
Every weakness
- Short tape as a full-time starter before 2026
- No tackles for loss in 2026, so little impact behind the line
- Only two interceptions in three Penn State seasons, so the 2026 ball production is a new trend
- Limited press-man experience coming out of high school
- Barely on draft boards, around 230th in community mocks
Recruited
Class of 2023 · Safety · High school: Venice, FL
College: Penn State 2023-25
NFL Comps
The pros whose college production, size and testing looked most like his. The percent is how close.
Damarri Mathis ’2263%Scouts agree
Josh Robinson ’1261%Scouts agree
Ken Webster ’1961%
Jaire Alexander ’1861%Scouts agreeTroy Pride Jr. ’2060%Mike Jenkins ’0857%Of his 20 closest coming out: 2 stars, 3 starters, 11 backups, 4 didn't stick.
Scouts say: Damarri Mathis, Josh Robinson, Jaire Alexander.
Draft Movement
Down 70 spots since Sep.
Where he sits on the consensus big board, each week since Sep. Up is better.
College Stats
| Season | Team | G | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |  Penn State | 16 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2025 | Penn State | 13 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 |  Clemson | 9 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Career | 38 | 71 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 |
From our play-by-play, so the yards can sit a touch under the official box score.
Strengths and weaknesses in the numbers
Where his 2026 season ranks among the 374 FBS cornerbacks who have played enough to qualify, through 9 games.
Where he stands out
- Interceptions: 5 in 9 games, tied for 2nd of 374 (top 1%).
From our play-by-play. Season totals are ranked per game. A number is listed only when it puts him in the top fifth or the bottom quarter of the group.
College Market Value
Our model prices him at $133K on the open college market, built from production, pedigree, role and Clemson's program money. No credible deal has been reported for him this season.
Portal: transferred from Penn State to Clemson for 2026.
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Awards & Honors
ACC Defensive Back of the Week (2026, at Cal); Consensus four-star recruit; No. 52 overall and No. 5 safety recruit in his class; Under Armour All-America Game selection; First-team all-area (2020, 2021)
Elliot Washington II 2027 NFL Draft profile
Our latest mock draft, November 9, 2026: pick 211 to the Carolina Panthers. See the Panthers depth chart he would join, or the full mock.
Scouting report last written November 7, 2026. Consensus board last rebuilt November 9, 2026. Stats through 9 games of the 2026 season.
Where is Elliot Washington II projected to go in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Elliot Washington II is No. 172 of 673 prospects on the 2027 consensus big board. Projection: Fourth round. Our own ranking has him No. 179. Our latest mock draft (November 9, 2026) has the Carolina Panthers taking him at pick 211.
How tall is Elliot Washington II and what is his 40 time?
Elliot Washington II is listed at 5-11 and 200 pounds. We do not have a verified 40-yard dash time for him yet.
Who is Elliot Washington II's NFL comparison?
The NFL player whose college production, size and testing looked most like his is Damarri Mathis. Among his closest matches coming out of college, the most common result was a backup (55%). Scouting reports name Damarri Mathis, Josh Robinson, Jaire Alexander.
What are Elliot Washington II's strengths and weaknesses?
Strengths: Five interceptions through eight games in 2026 at Clemson. Two-interception game at Cal earned ACC Defensive Back of the Week. Game-sealing pick against North Carolina. Weaknesses: Recruited as a safety, so his long-term spot at corner is still unproven. Lacks ideal length for the boundary at 5-11. Only one start across his Penn State career.