Illinois WR with NFL-Proven Hands and Consistency
Casey Washington, the ex-Illinois Fighting Illini standout (122 rec, 1,508 yds, 4 TDs over 55 games; 31 rec, 306 yds in 2023), now shines as an Atlanta Falcons depth WR after a 6th-round draft pick, hauling in 6-of-14 targets for 94 yds (15.7 avg) on 180 offensive snaps in 2025—up from special teams-only as a 2024 rookie. His reliable hands, third-down conversion prowess (e.g., Heinicke's 20-yd dart), and Academic All-Big Ten smarts make him a gritty, low-risk slot/gadget fit for teams needing versatile depth with big-play upside.
