Packers bringing in combine’s fastest running back for an official visit
Mike Washington Jr. ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine last month
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - NOVEMBER 01: Mike Washington Jr. #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks acts like he is running the ball during a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The Bulldogs defeated the Razorbacks 38-35. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) | Getty Images NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reported on Friday that the Green Bay Packers, along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks, will bring in Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. on a pre-draft visit.
At the moment, the Packers have some questions at the running back position, as MarShawn Lloyd has only been able to play one game in two years for the team and running back Chris Brooks isn’t much of a ball-carrier behind Josh Jacobs. Washington had a breakout season at Arkansas, his first year in the SEC. Before his stint with the Razorbacks, he played three seasons at Buffalo and one year at New Mexico State.
At New Mexico State, he split carries with fellow future 2026 draft selection Seth McGowan (transferred to Kentucky) in 2024. Arkansas struggled mightily in 2025, in part because its entire offense basically revolved around Washington and quarterback Taylen Green on the ground. Former NFL head coach Bobby Petrino, who started the year as the team’s offensive coordinator before being named interim head coach, did his best to scheme up Washington and Green, but the line (and defense) wasn’t of much help.