When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted TE Darnell Washington in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, they got a player who is a high level blocker and has a high ceiling as a pass catcher. In recent days, Washington has been showcasing his pass catching ability as he has relied on his size to haul in passes.
Today, Washington met with reporters, in a video posted to Steelers.com, and said that because when he is in pass catching situations he is covered by players much faster than him he has to use his size to win those battles.