Mike Washington Jr.
Las Vegas RaidersOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Arkansas · SEC
| Season | G | Car | Yds | TD | Rec | RecYds | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 96 | 671 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Arkansas · 2026 draft class
Mike Washington Jr is a late-blooming physically imposing running back who traveled an unconventional path from two-star recruit at Buffalo to New Mexico State to finally breaking out at Arkansas in the SEC. At 6-0.5 and 228 pounds he has a muscle-bound frame built to absorb contact running with aggression and a strong forward lean that consistently falls forward after initial hits. Washington surpassed 1000 rushing yards for the first time in 2025 leading the Razorbacks backfield while averaging 3.86 yards after contact per attempt which ranked sixth among draft-eligible Power Four running backs per PFF. His breakaway run rate of 48.3 percent placed him in the top five among Power Four backs showing he can outrun defenders once in the open field. He is a patient runner who presses close to his blockers before cutting through the hole with surprisingly sharp jump cuts for his size. His combination of agility and size ranks near the top of the class at his position. However ball security is a serious concern with 10 career fumbles including seven in the past two seasons. His pass protection is unrefined as he bends at the waist and lunges forward rather than anchoring with balance. He lacks the final gear to turn intermediate gains into touchdowns consistently and runs a limited route tree restricting third-down value. Bleacher Report graded him at 7.2 ranking him 85th overall and RB5 comparing him to Latavius Murray.
Strengths
- Power and physicality with muscle-bound frame built to absorb contact
- Patience and vision pressing close to blockers before cutting through holes
- Surprisingly sharp jump cuts and agility for 228-pound frame
- Good acceleration through rushing lanes reaching top speed quickly
- Excellent contact balance driving legs through contact with stiff arms and spins
- 48.3 percent breakaway run rate top five among Power Four backs
- 3.86 yards after contact per attempt sixth best among Power Four backs per PFF
- Downhill punishing running style imposing will on closing defenders
Concerns
- Serious ball security concern with 10 career fumbles seven in past two seasons
- Hip stiffness limiting sudden movement changes on wide zone runs
- Unrefined pass protection bending at waist and lunging instead of anchoring
- Limited receiving ability with restricted route tree and experience
- Lacks final gear to consistently turn intermediate gains into touchdowns
- Does not always play to his size in short-yardage situations
- Average open field elusiveness not changing directions at high level
Honors
Second-team All-CUSA (2024 NMSU). Second-team All-SEC (2025 Arkansas). Senior Bowl invitee