Casey Washington Getting Noticed This Offseason
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Casey Washington has a tough ...
Casey Washington
Height
6' 1"
Weight
201 lbs
Arm Length
31"
(51st)
Draft Pick
6.11
(2024)
College
Illinois
Age
23.7
19.2%
(23rd)
College Dominator
18.6%
(45th)
College Target Share
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Breakout Age
Casey Washington Catching as Much Buzz as Footballs in Atlanta
5 months ago
Without an established number 2 wide receiver behind Drake London, the Falcons may have an uncut gem in Casey Washington.
When the Atlanta Falcons opted to select Michael Penix Jr. with the 8th overall pick, they chose against boosting their wide receiver room behind Drake London. A trade for Rondale Moore and the signing of Darnell Mooney have been the only significant waves for the Falcons wide receiver room this offseason.
In a much lauded wide receiver class, Casey Washington has not registered much buzz. Drafted in the 6th round from the Illinois Fighting Illini, the rookie has ascended from the 3rd and 4th-string offense up to a mixture to the 1st and 2nd-team units during team OTAs. Wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard praised Washington’s strong hands and hand eye coordination.
There has been early chemistry with Michael Penix Jr. and praise given by wide receiver counterpart Drake London. For fantasy gamers who are having difficulty exhibiting some ingenuity in selecting different players in the last round of your Best Ball drafts, Casey Washington is a new player to build into your drafting portfolio, particularly with Atlanta Falcons stacks and correlated to Falcons late season opponents.
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The Atlanta Falcons Draft Casey Washington in the 6th round
7 months ago
The Atlanta Falcons take Illinois WR, Casey Washington, at 187th overall in the NFL Draft.
The Atlanta Falcons draft the well-rounded Illinois WR, Casey Washington, at 187th overall. His impressive hands, prototypical size, and burst will all help the Falcons as they revamp their offense with Kirk Cousins under center. At first glance, Washington will mainly add depth behind Drake London, Rondale Moore, and Darnell Mooney.
Washington (6’1″ 201 lbs. 4.46 40 yd.) caught 122 receptions for 1,508 yards and 4 TDs over five seasons as a Fighting Illini. His college production leaves much to be desired. He is a quick, versatile, and tough prospect, who we project as a backup possession receiver and special teams contributor at first. Washington is bigger than both Moore and Mooney, which could prove useful for Atlanta in certain situations. From a fantasy perspective, it is a wait and see approach for Washington, who can be left on waivers unless an opportunity opens up over camp or during the season.
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