Raiders Rookie RB Shines Preseason | Las Vegas Raiders News

Raiders rookie running back Mike Washington Jr. is lighting up the preseason with 23 carries for 168 yards—averaging a blistering 7.3 yards per carry, the best among RBs with at least 10 touches. The NFL even dropped a highlight reel of his explosive runs, including a 53-yard burst, a 33-yarder, and a slick 14-yard finish. Drafted in the fourth round after being overlooked, he’s now looking like a solid No. 2 option behind Ashton Jeanty—and could step into the spotlight if Jeanty’s ankle issues linger. Don’t sleep on this kid—he’s already making waves. The Raiders open their season Sunday, Sept. 13, against the Dolphins. Keep an eye on Washington Jr.—he’s someone you’ll want to watch closely. 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/b0bac22094d720d7