Darnell Washington TE Georgia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Darnell Washington TE Georgia
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
40 time: 4.63 seconds | |
Height: 6-7 Weight: 265 |
Overall Rating: | 78.9 / 100 | |
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Game performance weighted rating | ||
Hands: |
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55% |
Short Receiving: |
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00% |
Intermediate Routes: |
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80% |
Deep Threat: |
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70% |
Blocking: |
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68% |
DRAFT GRADE: 6th Position rank: #10 | ||
College Games: 20 College Snaps: 641 | ||
ESPN College Recruiting
Grade:
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College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#5
Pos Rank:
#2
State Rank:
#1
College Combine Results
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247 Sports Recruiting
Grade:
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Ovr Rank: #34 Pos Rank: #2 |
Draft Profile: Bio
Darnell Washington from Desert Pines High School was rated a 4 star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5 star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school Washington opted to join Georgia.In 2020 as a freshman Washington saw action in 10 games for the Bulldogs as he made 7 receptions for 166 yards for an average of 23.7 yards per reception, with no TDs, and a QB rating when targeted of 59.3. As a blocker he allowed no pressures and no sacks.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 11 games and had 10 catchess for 154 yards for an average of 15.4 yards per catch, with one TD, and a QB rating when targeted of 146.5. In pass protction he gave up no pressures and no sacks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Soft hands and good concentration level with obvious toughness in congested areas.
- Can break tackles, run through defensive back tackle attempts and convert short passes into long gains.
- Has the burst off the snap to be split out wide in the NFL
- Quick feet and good balance to create separation on stick and post routes.
- Soft, reliable hands center the big target for quarterbacks. Shields the defense and will let the ball into his pads to protect it when about to absorb a big hit over the middle.
- Above-average acceleration for a big man.
- Varies the speed of his route, using hesitation and shoulder fakes to get the defender guessing.
- Good burst off the snap, quick hands and good balance to gain a clean release.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- High cut frame and limited power in hands prevent a top blocking grade.
- Inconsistent with his release off the line of scrimmage.
How other scouting services rate Darnell Washington (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
137.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
9.0