Montrell Washington

Montrell Washington
No. 82 – Edmonton Elks
PositionsWide receiver, return specialist
Roster status
Active
CFL status
American
Personal information
Born (1999-03-14) March 14, 1999 (age 27)
Canton, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight
170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolCherokee (Canton)
CollegeSamford (2017–2021)
NFL draft2022: 5th round, 162nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions4
Receiving yards2
Rushing yards30
Return yards706
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Montrell Washington (born March 14, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Samford Bulldogs.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 8+7⁄8 in
(1.75 m)		176 lb
(80 kg)		28+3⁄8 in
(0.72 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)		4.48 s1.60 s2.48 s4.32 s7.25 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		6 reps
All values from Pro Day

Denver Broncos

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

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

Kansas City Chiefs

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

Washington was waived by the Chiefs on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on December 30 and re-signed to the practice squad eight days later.

New York Giants

On February 14, 2025, Washington signed with the New York Giants. On August 22, Washington was released by the Giants.

DC Defenders

On January 14, 2026, Washington was selected by the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on March 19.

Houston Texans

On August 5, 2026, Washington signed with the Houston Texans. He was released by the Texans on August 12.

Edmonton Elks

On September 3, 2026, Washington signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Selected as return specialist
  2. ↑ Selected as wide receiver

References

  1. ↑ Blake, Lynden (November 22, 2021). "Montrell Washington finishes Samford career with impressive stat sheet". WBRC. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  2. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Montrell Washington, Samford NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Broncos select Montrell Washington of Samford". YouTube.com. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (April 30, 2022). "Broncos select WR Montrell Washington with 162nd-overall pick". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Montrell Washington 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  6. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  7. ↑ Lazarczyk, Logan (August 31, 2023). "Chiefs signed two proven veterans to practice squad on Wednesday". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  8. ↑ Sweeney, Pete (September 27, 2023). "Chiefs make 5 roster moves, announce 2 won't practice Wednesday". Arrowhead Pride. SB Nation. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  9. ↑ Dixon, John (October 19, 2023). "Chiefs waive two players, getting active roster back down to 53". Arrowhead Pride. SB Nation. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  10. ↑ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Chiefs' Montrell Washington: Staying with Chiefs". CBSSports.com. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Practice Squad and Other Roster Moves". Chiefs.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  14. ↑ Ediger, Jon. "Chiefs release standout LB, re-sign speedy WR". Chiefs Wire. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
  15. ↑ Valentine, Ed (February 14, 2025). "New York Giants sign 2 ex-Kansas City Chiefs to futures contracts". Big Blue View. SB Nation. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  16. ↑ Salomone, Dan (August 22, 2025). "Giants release 8 players ahead of 53-man roster deadline". Giants Home New York Giants. NY Giants. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Day Two of UFL Draft Introduces New Faces and Ignites the New Era of Spring Football". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
  18. ↑ Paolantonio, Christian. "DC Defenders Finalize 2026 UFL Roster With Cutdowns". PF Newsroom. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (8-5-2026)". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (8-12-2026)". HoustonTexans.com. August 12, 2026.
  21. ↑ Heilman, Michael. "Edmonton Elks sign WR Montrell Washington, place WR O.J. Hiliare on suspended list". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved September 21, 2026.