In the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders selected Texas Tech running back DeAndre Washington. During his time at Texas Tech, Washington finished up his career as the school’s fifth-leading rusher, and led the Big 12 in rushing during his final season with the Red Raiders.
As a rookie, Washington played a large role for the Raiders, appearing in all but two games, while making two starts. He racked up nearly 500 yards on the ground, while averaging 5.4 yards per carry, a significantly high number for an NFL running back.
Since his rookie season, Washington has seen his role get smaller and smaller, appearing in 25 games over the last two seasons.