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fourth-round athletic specimen Mike Washington Jr. who stole the show by ripping off a huge run where a safety ate some turf with a big collision. There's no debate that he's Jeanty's sidekick and insurance.

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Washington Jr. impresses as Jeanty's clear backup with explosive run.

Fourth-round athletic specimen Washington stole the show with a huge run featuring a big collision with a safety. Trey McBride notes there's 'no debate that he's Jeanty's sidekick and insurance,' establishing him as the clear backup RB.