Malik Washington, the Virginia WR, sits at No. 102 on the consensus board across 15 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 3% elite, 35% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Performed as a heavily targeted slot receiver in his single season at Virginia after transferring from Northwestern.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Eye-catching production, posting 100-plus yards in 10 of his final 11 games.”
Technique
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “He utilizes his outstanding stop-start quickness to twist defenders in knots while showcasing sticky hands and excellent ball skills, making tough grabs in traffic.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a slot-YAC.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Performed as a heavily targeted slot receiver in his single season at Virginia after transferring from Northwestern. Washington’s catch total is filled with a high number of quick-game throws and short out routes that allowed him to use his contact balance to stack plenty of tough yards after the catch. Washington possesses premium catch focus, buttery smooth hands and mature ball skills, but he needs to prove he can…”
“…Washington is a certified baller with a dynamic game that is ideally suited for his role as a slot receiver. He utilizes his outstanding stop-start quickness to twist defenders in knots while showcasing sticky hands and excellent ball skills, making tough grabs in traffic.…”
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