Steelers NFL Draft bio in brief: Darnell Washington

Joe Rutter | Friday, April 28, 2023 11:06 p.m.

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington ran the 40-yard dash in 4.64 seconds at the NFL Combine.

Darnell Washington

Third-round pick, No. 93 overall

Tight end, Georgia

6-foot-7, 264 pounds

Numbers: Ran the 40-yard dash in 4.64 seconds at the NFL Combine, where he also scored the second-best athleticism score among tight ends. … Started 14 games in 2022 as Georgia repeated as national champions, catching 28 passes for 454 yards and two touchdowns. He started six games as a sophomore and seven as a freshman.

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.

Tidbits: Coming out of high school, he was the No. 1 prospect in Nevada and No. 23 nationally. Was rated a five-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports.com. … Led his high school team to an 11-1 record as senior and spot in the Class 4A state semifinals. Totaled 31 catches for 586 yards and four TDs. … Played basketball in his junior season, averaging 11 points and 12 rebounds.