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ArticleMike Washington Jr. showing off ‘phenomenal’ Raiders potential after Ashton Jea...August 26, 2026

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rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. has impressed the Raiders' coaching staff... he's done a "phenomenal job of growing up really fast."

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Washington Jr. impressing Raiders staff with 119 preseason yards and maturity.

The Arkansas fourth-leading rusher (1,070 yards, 8 TDs in 2025) has impressed Raiders coaching staff in preseason, with head coach Klint Kubiak praising his maturity and rapid development. Washington has rushed for 119 yards on 15 carries across two preseason games, including a notable 53-yard run against Arizona, and is expected to have early-season impact given Jeanty's injury uncertainty.