The selection of TE Darnell Washington in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft was almost universally praised as one of the biggest value picks of that year. There were some projecting him to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round and they were able to get him all the way at pick No. 93.
He has a rare blend of size and speed for the tight end position, but he wasn’t exactly a premier receiving threat for the University of Georgia. His traits would suggest he could develop into one, but the majority of his rookie season was spent blocking as an extra lineman.