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‘Pittsburgh Is The Perfect Place For Him:’ Darnell Washington’s Former Coach Loves His NFL Fit

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington wasn’t expected to be available when the team selected him with the 93rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. While he might not have been happy about the fall, it’s worked out well for player and team. In an excerpt from the book “How Bout Them Dawgs” posted to the Athens Press, his college tight ends coach, Todd Hartley, said Pittsburgh is the perfect spot for Washington.

“He was disappointed that he fell in the recent draft, but that has made him more motivated than ever,” Hartley said “The good news is that he is really happy to be in Pittsburgh.