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The Denver Broncos selected Samford (FCS) wide receiver Montrell Washington in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft on Saturday (162nd overall). The pick was from a trade with the Houston Texans.
In 2021, Washington led the FBS is all-purpose yards with 1,938. He earned accolades as a 2021 Spring First Team All-SoCon player as a returner and fulfills general manager George Paton’s words to look for special teams contributors during the draft.
During his career, Washington caught 128 passes for 1,728 yards and rushed for 427 yards.
Washington (5-9, 181 pounds) will compete for the position of special teams returner for the Broncos.
Washington’s pro comparison is Tayvon Austin, wide receiver of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
According to NFL.com’s draft profile, what Washington may lack in size, he makes up for in speed.
Washington is another weapon that could be used for quarterback Russell Wilson, joining tight end Greg Dulcich who was drafted on Friday.
Next pick: 179th overall (fifth round, via a trade from the Indianapolis Colts on Friday night)