The Atlanta Falcons could address the running back position to find a new partner in crime to pair with Bijan Robinson after Tyler Allgeier joined the Arizona Cardinals. The two running backs under contract, excluding Robinson, have little to no NFL experience. Nathan Carter has rushed for 60 yards on nine attempts across 12 offensive snaps, while Carlos Washington Jr. has yet to log a carry or snap.
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Because of this, the Falcons could select a running back on Day 3 of the upcoming draft, as they do not have a first-round pick and could use their first two picks on positions of need.
Atlanta Falcons host a speedy power back
Arkansas Razorbacks, Mike Washington Jr.
Nov 1, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Mike Washington Jr (4) rushes for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Bulldogs won 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
According to Ryan Fowler, the Falcons are hosting former Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. for a 30 visit on Tuesday. He is a 6-foot-1, 223-pound power back with excellent speed who could be effective in short-yardage or goal-line situations, is a good pass catcher, and possesses the size to become a good pass blocker, though he needs to improve at picking up blitzes. The 22-year-old Washington was a Senior Bowl standout and followed that with a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine, running a blazing 4.33 40-yard dash. PFF ranks him as the third-best running back and 71st-best prospect overall on their Big Board.
Source: Falcons are hosting Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr for a 30 visit today.
Likely Day 2 pick.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 17, 2026
Here’s a quick review of his CFB career
Arkansas Razorbacks, Mike Washington Jr.
Nov 1, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Mike Washington Jr (4) rushes for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Bulldogs won 38-35. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Mike Washington Jr. committed to the Buffalo Bulls as a two-star recruit for the 2021 season. He had a solid three-yard stint, spending time as the number two back while rushing for 1,119 yards across 263 attempts and ten scores across 27 games and six starts. Washington entered the transfer portal after the 2023 season ended.
Mike Washington transferred to the New Mexico State Aggies for the 2024 season. He served as the backup running back and rushed for 725 yards, 157 carries, and eight scores across 12 games and four starts. Since he redshirted in 2021, Washington was granted an extra year of college eligibility, only to hit the portal again.
Mike Washington transferred to the Arkansas Razorbacks for the 2025 season, where he set career highs in rushing and receiving while earning 2nd-Team All-SEC honors. He rushed for 1,070 yards, including 644 yards after contact and 34 missed tackles while averaging 6.4 yards per attempt and eight scores, across 12 games. He also added 28 receptions for 226 yards and one touchdown.
Washington capped off his five-year college career, totaling 2,914 yards with 1,796 yards after contact and 101 missed tackles across 5.0 yards per attempt and 26 touchdowns, plus 470 receiving yards and three touchdowns across 51 games and 22 starts.
“Washington made stops at three different colleges and showed improvement with each move to a new school. He’s fast with loose hips and adequate agility. He’s not very sudden in tight quarters and is a step slow to see it and go when the hole opens.
“He can glide and swerve around interior traffic once he’s on the move, though. He has breakaway speed in the open field and is capable as an inside/outside runner. Running to his size with a greater degree of aggressiveness will be the key as he makes the jump. Washington has the traits and talent to become a solid rotational back.”
He predicts that he will eventually become an average starter.