Parker Washington

Penn State WR

Games Watched: Auburn, Michigan, Ohio State,

Summary: Parker Washington is a densely built receiver. He is phenomenal at the catch point and is dangerous after the catch because of his vision and ability to run through defenders. Washington often struggles to naturally separate because he lacks the quickness and speed that other receivers possess.

Pros

  • Does a great job finding gaps between defenders
  • Amazing ball tracking skills and hands to make very tough catches
  • Maintains his speed while catching on the run
  • Has great vision after the catch
  • Runs through tacklers
  • Not fazed by physicality from cornerbacks

Cons

  • Slow to accelerate
  • Doesn’t change direction quickly
  • Doesn’t have the speed to get past defenders
  • Release package and route running skills need work

Grade: Parker Washington gets a 5th round grade. He has an intriguing skillset but he might struggle to handle the speed of the NFL, making him a risky pick.