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Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr. confirmed a Top 30 visit with the Seattle Seahawks, his last in-person meeting before the NFL Draft. With Kenneth Walker's departure, Seattle is looking to draft a new lead back, and Washington is a strong candidate due to his impressive athletic testing.
Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. confirmed his Top 30 visit with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday.
In an interview with Seahawks Wireâs own Justin Melo for NFL Draft On SI, he said the Seahawks were his final in person visit before the draft gets underway this week.
Washington has been a popular projected pick for the Seahawks since the NFL Combine. Hype broke out after his athletic testing painted a picture of an extremely high-ceiling for an RB prospect. Since Kenneth Walker left for the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency, Seattle is expected to draft another highly ranked prospect at the position to replace the Super Bowl MVP as the lead back in their offense. With measurables like this, Washington has a leg up in key indicators of potential on other Day 2 RBs to be a primary target for that situation.
Washingtonâs speed and explosiveness make him one of the favorites to replace Walkerâs big-play ability. His size suggests heâll be able to hold up as an NFL lead back for a plenty of carries as well. However, if that were the entire picture, he wouldnât sit around into the late second-round. There are certain concerns that make it more likely heâll even sit around til the Seahawksâ No. 64 pick or later.
First off, he struggled to take care of the football in college. He fumbled 10 times over the course of the last three seasons, and three times in just 14 games in 2025. Heâs also a poor pass protector. Those are two keys to a modern, Shanahan-style offense, and part of the reason Zach Charbonnet received just as many snaps as Walker for most of the 2025 season. John Schneider consistently mentions he values those skills above other, flashier athletic traits, too.
Thereâs a chance the Seahawks donât draft a running back at all, going with the less âexcitingâ in-house options rather than replacing Walkerâs home-run hitting style. Considering their track record and , this shouldnât come as a surprise. If they do want that extra offensive weapon, Washington has a high likelihood of becoming a Seahawk this weekend.
Mike Washington Jr. confirmed that the Seattle Seahawks were his final in-person visit before the NFL Draft.
Washington is seen as a top prospect due to his speed, explosiveness, and athletic testing results, especially after Kenneth Walker's departure.
The NFL Draft is set to take place this week, following Washington's visit with the Seahawks.

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This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: How real is the Seahawks' interest in Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr.?