D.J. Washington
D.J. Washington
Moves the chains on third down. Across two seasons and two programs, two head coaches: Danny Gonzales and Mike MacIntyre. The receipt on tape: 30 rec yds, 2 receptions against Florida Atlantic, Week 3, 2024.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- head-coach lineage
- game log
How it ended
Two seasons at Florida International, 387 receiving yards — his college career is complete.
Career Arc
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Willie Simmons
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Florida International | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 0 | -- |
| 2023 | New Mexico | 29 | 336 | 11.6 | 3 | -- |
| Career | 33 | 387 | 11.7 | 3 | -- |
How he plays
Play style
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
CFB Index positional classification
DNA match
Player DNA
Possession Receiver
Reliable target who converts on critical downs. Not flashy; consistently productive.
His 2023 production profile sits closest to Dominic Johnson’s 2021 season.
Matches Dominic on
Differs from Dominic on
Through 1 college season, his career arc tracks closest to Dominic Johnson’s path through Buffalo.
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As a freshman, his production profile tracks closest to Tristan Smith's freshman season at Clemson (2025).
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Player DNA
Players who play like D.J. Washington
Development
Development Trajectory · receiving yards
2023–2024-85%
Sharp dropoff (-85%) — career inflection point.