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‘My Eyes Light Up’: Darnell Washington Issues Warning To DBs Trying To Tackle Him 1-on-1

At nearly 6-7, 311 pounds, Darnell Washington is the most unique eligible receiver in the NFL, and he’s proven himself to be quite the matchup issue for opposing defenses trying to figure out how to handle the threat of him in the open field with the ball in his hands. In those situations, good luck bringing him down.

Washington was asked what it’s like having the ball in his hands and seeing nothing but a defensive back half his size coming downhill at him.

“Oh my God, my eyes light up. Like 1-on-1? No linebacker coming from the inside?