Darnell Washington, Tight End (No. 0):
Class: Freshman
Height: 6-7
Weight: 260 pounds
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
High School: Desert Pines
Georgia Bulldogs tight end Darnell Washington will wear the No. 0 this season for the University of Georgia. The NCAA allowed players to wear the number this offseason to avoid jersey number confusion.
Washington is one of the most talented tight end recruits in UGA history. He comes to Athens after being rated as a five-star in the class of 2020. Washington helped Desert Pines average 43.6 points per game throughout his senior season. He also played high school basketball.
Washington played in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game and announced his commitment to Georgia during the contest.
The Bulldogs are replacing tight ends Eli Wolf and Charlie Woerner, an NFL draft selection. Washington is projected to start at tight end in passing situations later in the 2020 season.
Tre McKitty, an FSU transfer is more experienced, so expect him to be the run blocker for the Dawgs. Both compete with John FitzPatrick, the most experienced returning tight end, for playing time.
Washington also adds value for the Bulldogs after the catch. Look at the tenacity on his stiff arms here:
Darnell Washington swatting dudes like gnats pic.twitter.com/U7I49uWeNk
— Jake Reuse (@ReuseRecruiting) September 7, 2019
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