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TE Darnell Washington, PIT (1 Viewer)
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Faust
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Jared Tokarz @JaredNFLDraft
#Georgia TE Darnell Washington is a TE in an OT body.
6’7 265he possesses elite run blocking ability paired with good hands/route running for such a huge target.
He’s being mocked in the late first early 2nd.
You could cut and paste that comment on almost every single offensive skill player to come out of Georgia the last few years.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
LINK to video
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NFL Rookie Watch
@NFLRookieWatxh
Darnell Washington is a FREAK
The Georgia TE is listed as 6’7”, 270 lbs and is still able to move like this.
One of the biggest TE prospects the NFL Draft has seen.
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Look For a Playoff Team to Take Darnell Washington First-Round
...He’s an athletic cross between a tight-end and a third offensive tackle
That’s how athletic he is.
Even more, he can look like he’s blocking, but then sneak out and get wide open on a route.
He’s a gigantic mass of chiseled muscle, building speed and elite athleticism, running into the short to intermediate route levels against smaller and less agile defenders. I say smaller, because he’s larger than just about everybody on every team’s defense.
...The name of the game on offense is finding, creating, and exploiting mismatches
...Don’t let the lack of receiving production fool you either. Washington had all-world tight-end Brock Bowers ahead of him on Georgia’s depth chart, who led the Bulldogs’ in receiving.
Washington held his own with a whooping 78% catch rate over his three seasons at Georgia (45 catches on 58 targets). He’s got strong baseball glove size hands that lock onto a football like a vice-grip...
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Go to the link for the full read and more info.
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NFL Rookie Watch
@NFLRookieWatxh
Darnell Washington is a FREAK
The Georgia TE is listed as 6’7”, 270 lbs and is still able to move like this.
One of the biggest TE prospects the NFL Draft has seen.
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Look For a Playoff Team to Take Darnell Washington First-Round
...He’s an athletic cross between a tight-end and a third offensive tackle
Complete tight-end
Washington can run and pass block, plus he’s a threat to catch the ball in the short-to-intermediate route levels. Not only can he pick up additional yardage after the catch, but he can even hurdle a defender.That’s how athletic he is.
Even more, he can look like he’s blocking, but then sneak out and get wide open on a route.
Big time blocker
...one of the best blocking tight-ends I’ve ever seen in 40 years. He uses his dominant size and strength to block like he means it.Pass catching
Imagine a much larger version of Seahawks’ wide receiver D.K. Metcalf running routes and this will give you an idea of what defenders will be facing in the NFL.He’s a gigantic mass of chiseled muscle, building speed and elite athleticism, running into the short to intermediate route levels against smaller and less agile defenders. I say smaller, because he’s larger than just about everybody on every team’s defense.
...The name of the game on offense is finding, creating, and exploiting mismatches
...Don’t let the lack of receiving production fool you either. Washington had all-world tight-end Brock Bowers ahead of him on Georgia’s depth chart, who led the Bulldogs’ in receiving.
Washington held his own with a whooping 78% catch rate over his three seasons at Georgia (45 catches on 58 targets). He’s got strong baseball glove size hands that lock onto a football like a vice-grip...
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Go to the link for the full read and more info.
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BobbyLayne
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This is the truth. Every player comes out of Georgia and teams think they've been misused but we can fix that.
Doesn't matter, Washington will be a ten year pro based on that skill alone.
Three years, 70 targets, 45 catches. There is absolutely nothing special about his route running. He is definitely a mismatch; so is Jelani Woods.
My bet is he goes to a run heavy team and evolves into a frustrating streaming TE. But the good news if you're in love is I make wrong calls all the time.
massraider
Footballguy
Want him on my team.
Not my fantasy team.
Not my fantasy team.
Boston
Footballguy
Got a feeling he is going to be a much better real player than fantasy player….you can not teach what this kid brings to the table…has a chance to be a real difference-maker as he can have a big effect on both the passing and running game…would love to see the Pats find a way to get him.
Mister CIA
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I think I speak for all Rico Gathers truthers when I say, I've got my eye on this guy.
Faust
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DARNELL. WASHINGTON.
The @GeorgiaFootball TE is 6'6", 264 pounds and clocked a 4.65u.
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massraider
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https://twitter.com/FF_TravisM/status/1632181517462937600?s=20
sick catch, and he runs like an angry monster
sick catch, and he runs like an angry monster
Unwrittenlaw
Footballguy
If you guys think this player is gonna be something in the NFL, can't wait for Bowers.....Is this another Jimmy Graham where he underperformed in the CFB ranks, and blows up in the NFL?
His vertical is concerning..doesn't quite match up to Graham or Jelani Woods' last year.
His vertical is concerning..doesn't quite match up to Graham or Jelani Woods' last year.
Boston
Footballguy
Graham is totally different as he was a hoop player who converted to football so he was raw...two things about Washington...I think he will be a stud in real football, the question is will it translate to steady production in fantasy football as you don't get points for great blocking...as for his college career the numbers do not scare me one bit...it has been pointed out before but these players from schools like Georgia and Bama may not put up the numbers they should have because they are basically playing on an all-star team...it should not be held against them.
Boston
Footballguy
In some ways the TEs are shaping up like the QBs...a diverse group with a lot to choose from...probably some different opinions on how they will be ranked.
Birdie048
Footballguy
Don’t forget the other TE at Georgia. Brock Bowers would have drawn targets Washington could have received
massraider
Footballguy
https://twitter.com/jontweetssports/status/1632174794551570436?t=0T2DaDuhg2teg21yPWuvjg&s=19
You are getting a complete TE, who will destroy 230 pound LB in the running game. Doubtful he is ever the target magnet other guys might be. More exciting for football than fantasy football.
OTOH, his nearest comp is Gronk
Faust
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NFL @NFL
OH MY, DARNELL WASHINGTON.
WHAT A CATCH. @GeorgiaFootball
Faust
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Next Gen Stats @NextGenStats
Darnell Washingon's size and speed profile is comparable to former All-Pro TE Rob Gronkowski.
Darnell Washington ('23)
6'6 5/8", 264 lbs, 4.64 40
Rob Gronkowski ('10)
