USC wide receiver Tahj Washington selected in the 2024 NFL Draft
USC wide receiver Tahj Washington was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round and No. 241 overall.
The 5-foot-10, 174-pound receiver became a fan-favorite in his three years at USC after transferring in from Memphis ahead of the 2021 season.
Washington authored an impressive rise as a Trojan, going from a receiver with questionable hands in 2021 to a team leader and one of the most consistent offensive performers in 2023. He led the Trojans with 59 receptions for 1,062 yards and eight touchdowns, capping his college career with seven receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns against Louisville in the Holiday Bowl. Washington had a run of three straight 100-yard receiving games this season, going for 112, 102, and 122 yards against Utah, Cal and Washington.
He finished his college career with 209 receptions for 3,224 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Washington was universally praised by teammates and coaches for all the intangibles and positive plays he brought to the offense and special teams that sometimes go unnoticed by fans. He should turn into a dependable slot receiver in the NFL with some special teams upside.
Tahj Washington NFL.com Scouting Report
“Washington’s measurables could work against him during the evaluation process, but his competitiveness and consistency should balance that out somewhat. He is a slot-only prospect with ordinary burst but above-average route acumen. He rarely creates big separation windows but makes up for it with an impressive win rate on contested catches. He’s fearless into the middle of the field and is a willing run blocker out of three-wide receiver sets. Washington is a talented return man and has some real dog in him on coverage teams. He should go on Day 3 and will fight for a roster spot as a WR5 with special teams value.” — Lance Zierlein
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