Broncos' Montrell Washington: Completes quiet first season
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Washington caught four of nine targets for two yards in 15 games this season. He also rushed five times for 30 yards.
Washington finished his rookie campaign with minimal production despite playing in all but two games. The 23-year-old wideout saw limited playing time throughout the season as he remained buried on the depth chart. Heading into the 2023 season, Washington will look to make an impression on Denver's new coaching staff. However, the 5-foot-10, 170-pound receiver will likely face another uphill battle for playing time with fellow wideouts Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick (knee) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) all under contract for next season. As Washington continues to develop, he will likely operate in a depth role going forward.
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Broncos' Montrell Washington: Draws one target Week 6
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Washington played three of the Broncos' 55 snaps on offense in Monday's 19-16 overtime loss to the Chargers, finishing with one reception for no yards on his lone target.
Thus far during his professional career, the rookie fifth-round pick out of Samford has made his biggest mark as a return man rather than on offense. He's logged just three targets through Denver's first six contests and has carried twice for 28 yards.
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Broncos' Montrell Washington: Developing as a playmaker
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Washington caught two of three targets for 25 yards and returned two kickoffs for 55 yards in the Broncos' 42-15 loss to the Bills.
Washington continues to make big-time plays for the Broncos as both a receiver and a returner. The rookie is receiving praise from both coaches and teammates, demonstrating that he can be a versatile weapon on offense and special teams. As Denver looks to find a way to replace Tim Patrick (knee), it seems increasingly plausible that Washington could lock himself into the No. 4 spot on the wide receiver depth chart behind Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler.
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Broncos' Montrell Washington: Impressive in camp
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Washington is impressing coaches with his performance in training camp thus far, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Talking to the media Tuesday, coach Nathaniel Hackett said of Washington, "He's grasping a lot and he's made a bunch of good plays around here." Hackett also mentioned that the rookie wideout has worked very hard and that quarterback Russell Wilson has "latched on to and really tried to push" Washington. With teammate Tim Patrick suffering a season-ending knee injury Tuesday, the competition for roster spots in the receiver room is likely to heat up going forward. Washington has a chance to carve out a role as a depth option in Denver's passing attack, especially if he continues to impress Wilson and the Broncos' coaching staff.
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Broncos' Montrell Washington: Mile High bound
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The Broncos selected Washington in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 162nd overall.
This is a surprise pick as Washington did not get a combine invite after playing at Samford out of the FCS, while there were several other higher rated players at his position available. Washington checks in at 5-foot-9 and 181 pounds with 4.45 speed. He caught 60 passes for 813 yards and nine touchdowns in his final season at Samford and will have an uphill battle getting on the field in Denver.
