Raiders draft RB Mike Washington Jr. with 122nd pick in 2026 NFL Draft

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Las Vegas Raiders selected Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. with the No. 122 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Washington was the third-ranked running back in “The Beast.”Washington spent the first three years of his collegiate career at the University of Buffalo before transferring to New Mexico State in 2024 and finishing his college career at Arkansas in 2025. Washington was a decent player for his first four seasons but finished on a high note last year in the SEC. In 12 games, Washington set career highs with 167 carries for 1,070 yards and eight touchdowns. He added 28 receptions for 226 yards and a touchdown through the air. His 6.4 yards per carry ranked in the top 10 in the nation last year.Advertisement