Darnell Washington Complete NFL Draft Profile (Georgia TE's Massive Frame Brings Well-Deserved Hype)

Georgia's Darnell Washington is one of the top tight end prospects ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. He won't be one of the earlier selections at the event, but he does have the tools to be an everyday player one day, making him someone who'll likely hear his name called out.

Here's everything you need to know about Darnell Washington heading into the 2023 NFL Draft.

Darnell Washington Draft Stock & Mock Draft Projections

Mock draft sources accurate as of 4/13: Walter Football, Sporting News, Draft Tek, Pro Football Network, ESPN, Mel Kiper, Todd McShay.

Projected Draft Round: Round 2 (5), Round 1 (1), Round 3 (1)
Projected Team: Bills (2), Packers (2), Saints (2), Titans (1)

Darnell Washington Scouting Report

Although he didn't impress much in his freshman season, Darnell Washington improved with each passing year at Georgia. Suiting up for a career-high 15 games last season, the behemoth tight end finished with personal bests in receptions (28), receiving yards (454) and touchdown catches (2).

With a 6-foot-7, 264-pound frame, Washington's physical makeup is one of his top assets. Not only does it give him a huge catch radius, but it also makes him one of the best blockers in the entire 2023 draft. Whether it's in pass protection or the run game, there's no doubt that Washington's presence will give any NFL squad a boost.

Washington does have some weaknesses, though. His speed is far from impressive, giving him trouble when it comes to creating separation. He also averaged only 15 catches per season with the Bulldogs, so it isn't like scouts are 100% sure of what he can do with the ball in his hands.

Darnell Washington NFL Draft Prediction

Darnell Washington is an interesting name to watch. While there's no doubting his sheer size, a lack of offensive opportunities in college has many questioning exactly what his upside looks like. While he could break out and become a reliable pass-catcher, he could end up somewhere that sees him as more of a blocking TE.

Like a few of the experts, I think the Buffalo Bills are a great fit for the budding tight end. For starters, they have one of the NFL's most dynamic offenses and quarterback Josh Allen would love a target with Washington's size. While the Bills already have Dawson Knox, it doesn't hurt to have a two-headed monster at the position.

The Bills also racked up the eighth-most rushing yards in the league last season, so they'd certainly find a role for Washington as a blocker. A first-round selection seems too high given the questions about how his game will translate to the NFL, making Washington more of a Day 2 pick.

Prediction: Buffalo Bills (Round 2, 59th overall)

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