Jalen Washington is giving Central Arkansas a compact, slashing run threat
In the 2026 season, Jalen Washington has opened with 10 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown, adding 3 catches for 9 yards, and he also broke loose for a 27-yard touchdown run in Central Arkansas’ season-opening win over UT Martin.[2][4][12][13] At 5-foot-8 and about 190-200 pounds, he looks like a low-center-of-gravity back who can hit creases decisively, finish runs, and contribute as a receiver and on special teams; he also showed production in 2025 with 82 rushing yards on 17 attempts in five games.[8][14] The fit question is simple: if a team wants a quick, tough, change-of-pace back with some juice and versatility, he’s worth a look.
