Dolphins pick WR Malik Washington at No. 184 of NFL draft 2024. Our scouting report
Dolphins select Virginia receiver Malik Washington
The Miami Dolphins drafted Virginia receiver Malik Washington with the 183rd pick of the 2024 NFL draft. Washington is a 5-foot-8 1/2 prospect who spent one year with the Cavaliers after four years at Northwestern. Here's what Dolphins fans need to know about Washington and our instant analysis of the pick.
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Malik Washington scouting report
The Dolphins needed a WR3 and waited until the sixth round to address that. To answer the most obvious question: He runs the 40 in 4.47. He caught 110 passes last season because he was targeted so often, including short passes. He doesn't drop passes. He has no problem weaving through traffic. He'll catch the ball in a crowd. He'll lay out for a pass. He could fill Miami's need in the slot since Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle have the top two receiving roles nailed down.
Washington's stats, highlights
Washington was a second-team All-American and first-team All-ACC selection. He led FBS with 110 receptions and was fourth with 1,426 receiving yards, averaging 13.0 per catch. He caught nine TD passes. He had 1,706 all-purpose yards. His best season at Northwestern was in 2022, when he had 694 receiving yards.
Washington's height, weight
Height: 5-8 1/2
Weight: 191
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