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Dwayne Washington

RB

A 7th-round pick (236th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Washington, Dwayne Washington has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2023 with DEN, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 22.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 4th percentile. His ball security stands out most — the 88th percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 592 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'1", 223#

College

Washington

Draft

Rd 7, 236th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2023

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
22.4

4th percentile among RBs

11 games · 100 touches

Volume×0.1+0.21
Receiving×0.14-0.92
Total EPA×0.24-1.58
Conversion×0.1-2.12
Ball security×0.06+0.92
Yards/carry×0.12-1.91
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.73

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size75▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency8▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry4▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion2▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving12▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security88▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume68▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency12▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023DEN52.33
2022NO45.773817
2021NO49816212
2020NO42.6615
2019NO55.366016
2018NO55.17154
2017DET36.8544214
2016DET22.41126511062

Career profile

Dwayne Washington has appeared in 53 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: DET (2016–2017), NO (2018–2022), DEN (2023).

He has rushed for 592 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 16 passes for 101 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2016 with DET: 265 yards and 1 touchdown in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2016: a 22.4, in the 4th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
120
30/g
0
3
0.8/g
25
6/g
0
Away7
145
21/g
1
7
1.0/g
37
5/g
0
In division5
153
31/g
0
3
0.6/g
15
3/g
0
Out of division6
112
19/g
1
7
1.2/g
47
8/g
0
In wins6
137
23/g
1
5
0.8/g
44
7/g
0
In losses5
128
26/g
0
5
1.0/g
18
4/g
0
On grass2
44
22/g
0
2
1.0/g
5
3/g
0
On turf9
221
25/g
1
8
0.9/g
57
6/g
0
Indoors7
189
27/g
0
6
0.9/g
48
7/g
0
Outdoors4
76
19/g
1
4
1.0/g
14
4/g
0

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1IND1 rush yds, 1 TD52.7
Week 2TEN31 rush yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 3GB38 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD38
Week 4CHI6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD47
Week 9MIN26 rush yds, 0 TD35.7
Week 11JAX6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD3.7
Week 12MIN19 rush yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 13NO21 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD57.9
Week 14CHI64 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 15NYG31 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD28.4
Week 16DAL22 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD37.5

Dwayne Washington — common questions

What position does Dwayne Washington play?
Dwayne Washington is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Dwayne Washington played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dwayne Washington has played for DET (2016–2017), NO (2018–2022), DEN (2023).
Where did Dwayne Washington go to college?
Dwayne Washington played college football at Washington.
When was Dwayne Washington drafted?
Dwayne Washington was selected in round 7, 236th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Dwayne Washington scored?
Dwayne Washington has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
What is Dwayne Washington's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dwayne Washington rated 52.3 for 2023, the 63rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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