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2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Virginia WR Malik Washington

From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Virginia wide receiver Malik Washington.

#4 MALIK WASHINGTON, WR, VIRGINIA — 5081, 192 pounds (GR. SENIOR)

Event Name
-2024 East-West Shrine Bowl

Measurements

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Malik Washington 5081, 192 9 1/8″ 30″ 73 1/4″
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

The Good

-Compact frame with great contact balance
-Dynamic after the catch, refuses to go down on first contact; broke a high number of tackles in college
-Despite smaller frame, very good player in contested-catch situations with great body control
-Explosive in and out of his cuts; creates easy separation
-Has a full route tree at his disposal
-Dynamic release package off the line with great footwork
-Tracks the ball very well downfield
-Exploded onto the scene in 2023 with a record-breaking season
-Flashes late hands in contested-catch situations

The Bad

-Only one year of true No.