Raiders rookie Mike Washington Jr. draws under-the-radar billing

The fourth-round pick went No. 122 in April.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

"He's gonna be one of those 'under the radar' type of running backs" 🕵️‍♂️ @RMos_8Ball on @Raiders rookie RB Mike Washi Via @gmfb on X

What happened: Washington finished the preseason with 168 yards on 23 carries. He gained 49 yards on eight attempts in the finale.

Why it matters: The production gives Las Vegas another viable backfield option as the regular season begins. Converting that showing into steady snaps would deepen the Raiders' rotation.

By the numbers: Washington averaged 7.3 yards per carry, with long runs of 53, 33 and 13 yards across three games.

What to watch: Watch his snap share and carry count in the opener to see whether he earns a defined role.

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