Sneaky mid-round draft prospect to complement Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty
Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. profiles to be an ideal complement to Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty in the 2026 NFL Draft class.
The Las Vegas Raiders will be positioned to find a complement to their featured running back Ashton Jeanty in the 2026 NFL Draft. Jeanty’s frame at 5-foot-8, 208 pounds calls for the Raiders to add a taller ball-carrier to serve as his backup next season, in the event that the front office addresses the position in the draft. Who better to show opposing teams a different look than Arkansas ’ 6-foot-1 RB Mike Washington Jr.?
The Raiders have the potential to see Washington Jr. ’s name on the board on day 2 of the draft. Washington Jr.
ran the 40-yard dash in 4. 33 seconds at the 2026 NFL Combine. He also recorded a 39-inch vertical jump.
Physically, Washington Jr. leaves nothing to be desired as an athlete. The Utica native rushed for 1,070 yards in 2025 on 6.