Player: TE Darnell Washington
Stock Value: Up
Reasoning: At least one beat writer is glowing about Darnell Washington, going so far as to describe him as a different player. These observations are all premature, but he suggests the lumbering tight end looks more fluid this year. Perhaps ready to take on a larger role as a receiver, and more agile on the move.
Darnell Washington billed himself as the sixth lineman, but perhaps he can add wide receiver to his list of jobs. While the Steelers already started incorporating him more into the passing game last year, there is meat on that bone.