Washington Jr. Visits Seahawks, Eyes NFL Debut

On April 4th, Arkansas running back Mike Washington, Jr. is turning heads in this final stretch

before the NFL draft. He just wrapped a visit with the Atlanta Falcons and has three more lined

up soon, including the Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Seattle. Seahawks.

After shining at the 2026 scouting combine, he's now the third ranked back in the class

according to ESPN experts. His stock is climbing fast because of that top-end speed and quick

acceleration that make him tough to bring down, even if his first step isn't the flashiest.

He moves well side to side and hits with real aggression, putting him right in second-round

conversation. Fans and scouts love how he's exploding at the perfect time, but he's got work

to do on ball security and pass protection to stick in the pros. Over his college career in 51

games, he racked up 2,914 rushing yards and 26 scores on 500. 87 carries plus 73 catches

for 470 yards and 3 more touchdowns. His last year at Arkansas alone, 1,070 yards and 8 touchdowns

rushing with 28 grabs for 226 yards. The Seahawks are a prime fit, hosting him amid their running back

crunch. With Zack Sharbinay's sideline for much of next season and picks at 32 and 64 overall,

they might trade back or grab him late in round. 2. To feel that gap right away, especially over

other options like Jonah Coleman. Washington could slide right in and push for rookie honors if

Seattle built around him, keeping their offense humming while Sharbinay heals up.