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Darnell Washington

TE

Drafted 93rd overall in the 3rd round of the 2023 draft, Darnell Washington arrived from Georgia. Now with PIT, he's in his 4th NFL season. His 59.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 82nd percentile among TEs — solidly above average. Few match his size, which grades in the 100th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 72 catches for 781 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

6'7", 265#

College

Georgia

Draft

Rd 3, 93rd overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.4

35th percentile among TEs

6 games · 22 targets

Role×0.14-0.10
Hands×0.1-0.86
Volume×0.12+0.75
Total EPA×0.22-0.30
EPA/target×0.3-0.76
Yards/target×0.12+0.11

Week 1 projection · vs ATL

Methodology
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec2.1 (0–4)34% 2.5+
Rec yds27.6 (6.4–48.8)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.6 (6.4–48.8)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.6 (6.4–48.8)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.6 (6.4–48.8)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.6 (6.4–48.8)55% 25.5+
Rec yds27.6 (6.4–48.8)55% 25.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)9% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed56▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst30▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility98▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size100▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands29▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat18▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability91▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share52▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share51▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency16▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume78▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026PIT44.46151562
2025PIT59.713313641
2024PIT53.413192001
2023PIT42.78761

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Darnell Washington has played in 40 regular-season games, all with PIT.

As a receiver he has caught 72 passes for 781 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with PIT: 364 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 59.7, in the 82nd percentile among TEs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
7
2.3/g
97
32/g
0
Away3
8
2.7/g
59
20/g
2
In division2
6
3.0/g
94
47/g
1
Out of division4
9
2.3/g
62
16/g
1
In wins4
11
2.8/g
122
31/g
1
In losses2
4
2.0/g
34
17/g
1
On grass3
8
2.7/g
112
37/g
1
On turf3
7
2.3/g
44
15/g
1
Outdoors6
15
2.5/g
156
26/g
2

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD49.2
Week 2NE1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 3CIN3 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD71.9
Week 4CLE3 rec, 27 yds, 1 TD47.2
Week 5IND2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD45
Week 6TB4 rec, 25 yds, 1 TD31.4

Darnell Washington — common questions

What position does Darnell Washington play?
Darnell Washington is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Darnell Washington played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Darnell Washington has played for PIT (2023–2026).
Where did Darnell Washington go to college?
Darnell Washington played college football at Georgia.
When was Darnell Washington drafted?
Darnell Washington was selected in round 3, 93rd overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Darnell Washington scored?
Darnell Washington has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Darnell Washington's ScoutIndex Rating?
Darnell Washington rated 44.4 for 2026, the 35th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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