Malik Washington

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Malik Washington
No. 83 – Miami Dolphins
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2001-01-04) January 4, 2001 (age 23)
Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Parkview (Lilburn, Georgia)
College: Northwestern (2019–2022)
Virginia (2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 6 / Pick: 184
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards

Malik Washington (born January 4, 2001) is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for Northwestern and Virginia.

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Early life and high school

Washington was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia and attended Parkview High School. In Washington's high school career, he hauled in 130 receptions for 1,958 yards and 12 touchdowns, while also rushing for 687 yards and 16 touchdowns. Washington would also play a little quarterback where he completed 17 of his 27 passing attempts for 149 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. On defense Washington tallied 117 tackles with 2.5 tackles going for a loss, nine pass deflections, eight interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble. [1] Washington would decide to commit to play college football at Northwestern University over other programs such as Michigan State and Tennessee. [2] [3]

College career

Northwestern

In Washington's first season in 2019, he had six receptions for 25 yards. [4] In the COVID shortened 2020 season, Washington brought in five passes for 51 yards, while also recording on rush for eight yards. [5] In week seven of the 2021 season, Washington had a breakout game hauling in five receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown, as he helped the Wildcats beat Rutgers. [6] In week three of the 2022 season, Washington notched four receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown, but Northwestern would fall to Southern Illinois 31-24. [7] Washington would finished the 2022 season as his best, where he totalled 65 receptions for 694 yards and a touchdown, while also adding 16 yards on the ground. [8] For his performance on the season, Washington was named third team all Big Ten by pro football focus. [9] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Washington would decide to enter the NCAA transfer portal. [10] [11]

Virginia

Washington would decide to transfer to the University of Virginia to continue his collegiate career. [12] [13] Washington would start the 2023 season strong as in week two versus James Madison he brought in five passes for 119 yards and a touchdowns, and in week three against Maryland he notched nine receptions for 141 yards. [14] In week four, Washington would have a career performance, totaling ten catches for 170 yards and two touchdowns, but the Cavaliers would fall to NC State. [15] For his performance on the game, Washington was named the ACC wide receiver of the week. [16] For the season, Washington finished with 110 receptions for 1426 yards and 9 touchdowns. [17]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 8+1⁄2 in
(1.74 m)		191 lb
(87 kg)		30+3⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.47 s1.53 s2.61 s4.26 s6.87 s42.5 in
(1.08 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		19 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [18] [19]

Washington was selected in the sixth round (184th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. [20]

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  1. ↑ "Malik Washington Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ Vaccher, Louie (December 15, 2018). "Cats land Washington as second commit of the day". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  3. ↑ Harris, Zach. "Three-star athlete Malik Washington signs with Northwestern". SB Nation. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Malik Washington 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Malik Washington 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  6. ↑ Hanich, Michael. "Hit stick! Northwestern WR Malik Washington trucks Rutgers defender on way to 64-yard TD reception". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Baker, Southern Illinois stun Northwestern 31-24". CBS Sports. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Malik Washington 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2022 PFF College All-Big Ten Team: Michigan RB Blake Corum, Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. and more". Pro Football Focus. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Northwestern receiver Malik Washington enters NCAA transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  11. ↑ Olson, Andrew. "Northwestern WR enters NCAA transfer portal as graduate, per report". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  12. ↑ Newton, Matt. "Northwestern WR Malik Washington Transfers to Virginia Football". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  13. ↑ Madia, Greg. "Transfer Malik Washington gives Virginia receiving corps needed veteran presence". The Daily-Progress. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  14. ↑ Barber, Mike. "Northwestern transfer Malik Washington becoming a star for Virginia". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  15. ↑ Warters, Nathan. "UVA's Malik Washington, after a stint in the Big Ten, has provided pop for a struggling offense". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  16. ↑ Newton, Matt. "Virginia WR Malik Washington Named ACC Receiver of the Week". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  17. ↑ "2023 Virginia Football Statistics" (PDF).
  18. ↑ "Malik Washington Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  19. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Malik Washington College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  20. ↑ Newton, Matt (April 27, 2024). "Virginia WR Malik Washington Selected by Miami Dolphins in 6th Round of NFL Draft". SI.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
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