It’s hard to process your emotions when you change your life forever.
For Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr., that moment came after the most important 40 yards of his life.
.@RazorbackFB RB Mike Washington Jr. got emotional after running an incredible 4.33u. 🥲
These guys work so hard for this moment. @StaceyDales
2026 NFL Combine on @nflnetwork
Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/aF5KlGmL9L— NFL (@NFL) February 28, 2026
Washington, who recorded the fastest 40-yard dash of any running back this year, spent three years at Buffalo before transferring to Arkansas for his senior campaign, posting 1,070 rushing yards and nine total touchdowns. His elite combine performance will drastically improve his draft stock.
Arkansas RB Mike Washington Jr | 2026 Combine Results:
🐗 Height/Weight: 6’1” | 223 LBS
🐗 40 Yard Dash: 4.33 (1st)
🐗 Vertical Jump: 39.00” (2nd)
🐗 Broad Jump: 10’8” (2nd)@RazorbackFB https://t.co/XjzyA4SpYL pic.twitter.com/UbwkanSS6I— PFF College (@PFF_College) February 28, 2026
His emotional moment went viral online, with fans praising him for his hard work and determination.
The most important 40 yards of this young man’s life.
— Master Baiter (@Rage_Baiter69) February 28, 2026
This is what it’s all about. The raw emotion when you know you just changed your family’s life forever. Special moment for Mike. 🥺🙏”
— football with me (@OudouchYassine) February 28, 2026
He knows that run just changed his life
— david (@Davethe_King1) February 28, 2026
Another life changing moments awaits Washington Jr. on draft day.
