Raiders rookie Mike Washington leads NFL running backs in preseason efficiency

Raiders running back Mike Washington concluded his preseason campaign as the league leader in yards per carry among players with at least 10 attempts. The fourth-round draft choice averaged 7.3 yards across 23 rushing attempts, totaling 168 yards. His performance included a 53-yard run against the Arizona Cardinals, a 33-yard carry versus the Houston Texans, and a 14-yard gain in the finale against the San Francisco 49ers. Washington enters the regular season as a potential secondary option behind Ashton Jeanty. The Raiders organization faces a roster adjustment period as Jeanty continues to recover from an ankle injury. The team begins its regular season schedule at home on September 13 against the Miami Dolphins.

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