Mike Washington clocks 4.33 forty at NFL Combine, emotional moment signals breakout bid

At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Arkansas running back Mike Washington ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash—the best among backs—triggering an emotional moment as he reflected on his journey. Washington posted career highs of 1,070 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in 2025 after transferring to Arkansas, and scouts view him as a fast, capable rotational back with room to improve in tight quarters; his performance keeps him in the draft conversation alongside Jeremiyah Love.