What did the Jets do with the D.J. Reed compensatory pick?
What did the Jets do with their compensatory pick for D.J. Reed?
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Mike Washington Jr. with the 122nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, known for his speed and power. He joins Ashton Jeanty, the No. 6 overall pick from the previous year, in the team's running back depth chart.
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Al Davis would've loved this pick by the Las Vegas Raiders.
With the 122nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Raiders picked the fastest RB in the class. He ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.
Despite that, he's one of the most powerful runners in the draft, too.
The one intrigue: He joins Ashton Jeanty, who was the No. 6 overall pick a year ago.
This could be quite the combination.
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Washington could form a bit of a Detroit Lions' backfield vibe here.
Jeanty is the leader, the Jahmyr Gibbs.
But could Washington be a poor man's David Montgomery?
Mike Washington Jr. is recognized for being the fastest running back in the 2026 draft class, running a 4.33-second 40-yard dash, while also showcasing significant power.
Mike Washington Jr. joins Ashton Jeanty, the No. 6 overall pick from the previous year, creating a competitive running back duo for the Raiders.
The Raiders selected Mike Washington Jr. with the 122nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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He definitely has that level of potential, although he probably won't get quite the play time of Monty in the early going.
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The Raiders didn't have much help for Jeanty in his rookie season, and they won't want to overwork him.
Now, Washington brings one more weapon in the offense that will eventually have the reins handed to Fernando Mendoza at QB.