Silver And Black Pride on Mike Washington Jr.

ArticleRaiders GM preaches development of young rosterSeptember 1, 2026

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Spytek said head coach Klint Kubiak 'stood on the table' to draft running back Mike Washington in the fourth round out of Arkansas. Spytek said the player is a perfect scheme fit for Kubiak's offense. He was impressive in the preseason and should play a lot in the regular season.

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Fourth-round RB expected heavy regular-season role in Kubiak's scheme.

Fourth-round RB Mike Washington out of Arkansas is a perfect scheme fit for head coach Klint Kubiak's offense, per GM John Spytek, who noted that Kubiak "stood on the table" to draft him. Washington impressed in the preseason and is expected to play a lot in the regular season. The organization is excited about the "track" Washington is on.