Highly productive on special teams – 4 career punt blocks
Very good footwork and technique
Doesn’t miss many tackles
Stepped up as a leader
Voted team captain
Will lay the wood
Good ball skills
Very talented with significant upside
Weaknesses:
Tends to avoid taking on blocks
Struggles to stack and shed
Needs to bulk up and get stronger
Only 15 career starts – lacks some experience
Won’t fit every scheme
Needs to work on gap responsibilities
Summary: Washington is a highly talented player who is athletic and makes plays all over the field. Teams such as Minnesota, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and St. Louis are likely to have Washington rated higher on their boards than most teams because they either play a lot of zone and value speed. He projects strictly as a WILL linebacker in the 4-3 defense with versatility on special teams – I think he is a little too small at the moment to play inside. Washington is projected to go off the board in the top 75 picks.
Player Comparison: Geno Hayes. Hayes is an athletic WILL who has outstanding athleticism and range. He’s very good on special teams for Tampa.
Oct 18, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) reacts after a catch against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half of the game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
