Matt Waldman on Mike Washington Jr.

High-stakes riser with early-season value, but lacks elite starter-level vision

Mike Washington has surged in high-stakes draft ADP, reaching the fourth round in some formats due to expectations he will force a permanent backfield split with the injured Ashton Genty. Lex Luthor notes Washington offers significant value if drafted in the 12th round or later as a viable early-season starter, though he cautions that Washington lacks Genty's starter-level vision and talent. Luthor describes some of Washington's preseason success as aided by large holes or accidental space-finding rather than elite skill, and suggests the team may look to add veterans like James Conner to work in combination with him.

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