Raiders’ Hidden Gem Running Back | Las Vegas Raiders News

The Raiders just may have unearthed a hidden gem in fourth-round rookie Mike Washington Jr., whose preseason explosion—averaging over seven yards per carry—has stunned fans and coaches alike. GM John Spytek credits head coach Klint Kubiak for pushing hard to bring him in, but makes it clear Washington’s role is backup to star Ashton Jeanty for now. Still, with his blazing speed and change-of-pace potential, Washington could become a game-changer as the season unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f01e6963c46c02bb