FRISCO, Texas — All Malik Washington wanted was an opportunity.
Turns out, he got one.
After transferring from Northwestern to Virginia, Washington stepped into a starting role for the Cavaliers and proceeded to break a number of ACC and program records, bursting onto the NFL Draft scene.
In his one season with the Cavaliers, Washington hauled in 110 receptions for 1,426 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. The receptions and yards are Virginia program records. Not only that, Washington broke an ACC record for receptions in a single season that stood since 2008.
Now, after his record-setting season at Virginia, Washington’s NFL prospects look very promising as the Cavaliers’ star looks like the best player — by far — here in Dallas at the 99th East-West Shrine Bowl.