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Mike Washington Jr. Shines at NFL Combine, Top-5 Prospect

4/6/2026

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Mike Washington Jr., a running back, ran an unofficial 4.33 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine and is now regarded as a top-five 2026 NFL draft prospect.
He cried on the sidelines, overwhelmed by the moment and reflecting on his path from the University at Buffalo to New Mexico State and Arkansas.
Head coach Tony Sanchez said the performance erased doubts about Washington's unique path.

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Mike Washington Jr., a running back, ran an unofficial 4.33 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine and is now regarded as a top-five 2026 NFL draft prospect.
He cried on the sidelines, overwhelmed by the moment and reflecting on his path from the University at Buffalo to New Mexico State and Arkansas.
Head coach Tony Sanchez said the performance erased doubts about Washington's unique path.