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Dillon Johnson Declares for NFL Draft

Related Topics: Mike Leach, Pete Thamel

Washington’s offense continued its march to the NFL as Dillon Johnson announced shortly after Rome Odunze that he too was forgoing his remaining eligibility to declare for the NFL Draft.

Washington star running back Dillon Johnson tells ESPN that he’s leaving school early to declare for the NFL draft. Johnson led Washington with 1,195 yards and 16 rushing touchdowns in 2023. pic.twitter.com/XaWjMz8XYv

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 12, 2024

Johnson began his college career at Mississippi State where he was a prolific pass catcher in Mike Leach’s air raid system.