NFL CAREER – Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round (236 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft out of the University of Washington, Dwayne Washington joined the Saints practice squad at the start of the 2018 season. Elevated to the active roster during Week four, he provided a boost on special teams recording two special team stops and recovering a blocked punt and when called upon rushed for 154 yards on 27 carries (5.7 avg.). In 2019, Washington looks to provide size and quickness to the Saints’ versatile stable of running backs
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Promoted by New Orleans Saints to active roster from practice squad, 9/28/18; Signed by Saints to practice squad, 9/2/18; Waived by Lions, 9/1/18; Signed by Lions to four-year contract, 5/6/16; Selected by Lions in the seventh round (236th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.
2018 – Appeared in 13 games mainly on special teams posting two special team tackles and a recovery of a blocked punt. In a limited role carried the ball 27 times for 154 yards (5.7 avg.)…Recovered a punt blocked by Taysom Hill at Tampa Bay, Dec. 9, as the Saints clinched the NFC South title…Vs. Carolina, Dec. 30, played on offense and special teams, setting a career-high with 108 yards rushing on 11 carries. He also tied a career-high with a 28-yard rush. 2017 – Carried 20 times for 44 yards and caught two passes for 14 yards in five games. 2016 – Appeared in his first career game, scoring his first career touchdown on a one-yard rush in the regular season opener at Indianapolis, Sept. 11…Carried four times for 31 yards in Week 2 vs. Tennessee, Sept. 18, with a long of 28…Rushed for 38 yards and a long of nine at Green Bay, Sept. 25…In Week 9 at Minnesota, Nov. 6, rushed for 26 yards with a long of eight in the Lions' 22-16 overtime victory…In Week 12 vs. Minnesota on Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, rushed for 19 yards with a long of eight on five attempts…In Week 13 at New Orleans, Dec. 4, rushed for 21 yards on seven attempts with a long of five. Also caught two passes for a career-high 19 yards, including a career-high 11-yard reception before leaving the game early due to an ankle injury…Made his first career start vs. Chicago, Dec. 11, rushing for a career-high 64 yards on a career-high 16 attempts with a long of 12. Also recorded one reception for 10 yards in the Lions' 20-17 victory…Started for the second consecutive game in Week 15 at N. Y. Giants, Dec. 18. Led the team in rushing yards with 31 yards on 14 attempts and a long of 12. Also caught two passes for nine yards…In Week 16 at Dallas, Dec. 26, rushed for 22 yards on seven attempts with a long of nine. Also recorded one reception for four yards.
COLLEGE – Even though he only played three seasons for the Huskies, Washington displayed a rare blend of size and speed while averaging six yards per carry on 266 rushing attempts for 1,311 yards and 17 touchdowns in his career.
PERSONAL –Finished his senior season at Gahr (Calif.) HS with 66 catches for 1,338 yards and 15 touchdowns…Also a sprinter and long-jumper in track for the Gladiators.
