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Mike Washington Jr, who the Raiders took with a 4th round pick in 2026. It's becoming clear that Washington is head coach Klint Kubiak's favored running back of the two, increasing his usage rate before giving him the lion's share of the carries against the Jets. Washington has a more defined role inside the Raiders offense as a bigger, bruising, short-yardage back.
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Washington Jr. is Kubiak's preferred back with defined short-yardage role.

Washington Jr., a 4th-round pick in 2026, has emerged as head coach Klint Kubiak's favored running back over Jeanty. He has a more defined role as a bigger, bruising short-yardage back used to punctuate the passing offense, with his usage rate increasing before receiving the lion's share of carries against the Jets.

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