Darnell Washington reacts to having third best short shuttle time of anyone at combine so far

To say Darnell Washington had a fantastic day at the NFL Combine would be an understatement. The Georgia tight end was the standout surprise of anyone on Saturday, showing how athletic he is in front of scouts, general managers, and coaches. Washington’s draft stock is truly on the rise after eye-popping performances.

While the 40-yard dash will get a ton of attention, the short shuttle from Washington might be his most impressive performance. He currently has the third fastest time, with the offensive lineman and running backs still having to go on Sunday.

There is a slight difference between Washington and the field. Nobody at his height or weight will come close to his time. Kansas State defensive back Julius Brent was 0.03 seconds ahead of Washington but four inches shorter and over 60 pounds lighter.

Nobody could believe the show Washington was putting on, even himself. He reacted to his short shuttle time via Twitter.

I could change direction too yikes 😳 https://t.co/ClNKfcjI5U

— Darnell Washington (@_Dwfootball11) March 5, 2023

Washington was already considered a potential first-round pick for his frame alone. Now that teams have been able to see him work in front of their own eyes, teams might be chomping at the bit to draft him on Thursday night. An impressive day for Washington which could wind up making him some money.

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.