As the NFL preseason nears its mid point, a former Texas Tech football standout finds himself entrenched in a fierce battle for a roster spot. DeAndre Washington, who amassed back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons for the Red Raiders in 2014-15 is one of a handful of backs looking to secure the final running back position for the Oakland Raiders.
In his first two seasons with the Raiders, Washington has been a solid backup. He has run for 620 yards and four touchdowns on 144 career carries.
But last season, the former All-Big 12 selection saw his numbers take a dip.