Montrell Washington Explained

Montrell Washington
Current Team:Kansas City Chiefs
Number:80
Position:Wide receiver,
Return specialist
Birth Date:14 March 1999
Birth Place:Canton, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:170
High School:Cherokee
(Canton, Georgia)
College:Samford (2017–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:5
Draftpick:162
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:4
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statlabel4:Rushing yards
Statvalue4:30
Statlabel5:Return yards
Statvalue5:692
Pfr:W/WashMo00

Montrell Washington (born March 14, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Samford.[1]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Washington was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round, 162nd overall, of the 2022 NFL draft.[2] As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games and started one. He contributed with kick and punt return duties on special teams.[3]

On August 29, 2023, Washington was waived by the Broncos.[4]

Kansas City Chiefs

On August 31, 2023, Washington was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on September 27.[6] He was waived on October 19.[7] Washington was a part of the Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII winning team when they beat the San Francisco 49ers.[8] On February 14, Washington signed a reserve/futures contract with Kansas City.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blake . Lynden . November 22, 2021 . Montrell Washington finishes Samford career with impressive stat sheet . March 26, 2023 . WBRC.
  2. Web site: DiLalla . Aric . April 30, 2022 . Broncos select WR Montrell Washington with 162nd-overall pick . March 26, 2023 . DenverBroncos.com.
  3. Web site: Montrell Washington 2022 Game Log . September 3, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. August 29, 2023.
  5. Web site: Lazarczyk . Logan . August 31, 2023 . Chiefs signed two proven veterans to practice squad on Wednesday . February 14, 2024 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  6. Web site: Sweeney . Pete . September 27, 2023 . Chiefs make 5 roster moves, announce 2 won’t practice Wednesday . February 14, 2024 . Arrowhead Pride . SB Nation.
  7. Web site: Dixon . John . October 19, 2023 . Chiefs waive two players, getting active roster back down to 53 . February 14, 2024 . Arrowhead Pride . SB Nation.
  8. Web site: Maaddi . Rob . February 12, 2024 . Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime . February 14, 2024 . AP News . en.
  9. Web site: 2024-02-14 . Chiefs' Montrell Washington: Staying with Chiefs . 2024-02-15 . CBSSports.com . en.