A'Mauri Washington

NFL Draft Profile: A'Mauri Washington

Position: Defensive Tackle | School: Oregon | Class: Junior

Height: 6'3" | Weight: 330 lbs | Archetype: Run Stopper

College Career Summary

A'Mauri Washington arrived in Eugene as a high-four-star recruit with a "freakish" athletic profile, famously making Bruce Feldman's "Freaks List" due to his 21 mph GPS speed and 755 lb squat. After serving as a developmental rotational piece in 2023 and 2024 behind NFL-caliber talent like Derrick Harmon, Washington exploded into a starting role for the 2025 season. He became the anchor of a formidable Ducks interior, earning Third-Team All-Big Ten honors in Oregon's first year in the conference. While his raw statistics don't always jump off the page, his ability to occupy double teams and collapse the pocket has made him a favorite among scouts.

Highlight Career Stats (2025 Regular Season):

• Games Played: 13

• Total Tackles: 31

• Tackles For Loss (TFL): 4.5

• Sacks: 1.5

• Passes Defended: 7 (Elite for an interior lineman)

• QB Hurries: 5

2025 Season Game-by-Game Grades

Opponent	Stats	Grade	Key Performance Note
Montana State	3 Tackles	B+	Dominant at the point of attack; easily handled FCS double teams.
Oklahoma State	1 Tackle	B-	Quiet statistically, but occupied blockers to free up LBs.
@ Northwestern	0 Tackles	C	Struggled to disengage; Northwestern’s quick pass game negated him.
Oregon State	1 Tackle	B	Solid in the Civil War; disciplined in gap integrity.
@ Penn State	2 Tackles	A-	Best game as a run-plugger; stood up PSU's interior on critical 3rd downs.
Indiana	3 Tackles, 1.0 Sack	A	Only loss of the year, but Washington was a beast; recorded a clutch sack.
@ Rutgers	2 Tackles, 2 PD	B+	Showed elite hand-eye coordination with two batted passes.
Wisconsin	3 Tackles	B	Pure "space eater" performance; neutralized the Badgers' power run.
@ Iowa	1 Tackle	B	Gritty performance in a low-scoring affair.
vs. Maryland	1 Tackle, 1 PD	B-	Solid but slightly slowed down by the tempo.
vs. USC	4 Tackles, 1 PD	A-	Highly active against a rival; showed great pursuit on the perimeter.
@ Washington	2 Tackles	B+	Disciplined; ensured the Huskies couldn't establish the inside run.
vs. JMU (Bowl)	2 Tackles, 1 PD	B	Standard dominant presence; capped off a strong junior campaign.

Scouting Report

Strengths

• Elite "Freak" Athleticism: For 330 lbs, his Acceleration and Speed (GPS tracked at nearly 21 mph) are historic. He has a first step that can bypass guards before they even set their feet.

• Anchor Power: His Strength is functional. He sits in a 755 lb squat, which translates to a lower-body base that is virtually impossible for single blockers to move.

• Pass Deflection Mastery: Recording 7 pass breakups as a DT is incredible. He shows great IQ in reading the QB’s eyes and getting his long arms into passing lanes when his rush is stalled.

• Gap Control: In 1-on-1 situations, he consistently resets the line of scrimmage, forcing running backs to bounce outside into waiting edge rushers.

Weaknesses

• Pad Level: Like many taller/heavier DTs, he can get "high" in his stance. When he stands up, he loses his leverage advantage and can be washed out by double teams.

• Pass Rush Refinement: While explosive, his "tool bag" is still raw. He relies heavily on a bull-rush or a club-rip move and lacks a consistent counter if the initial move fails.

• Block Recognition: Can sometimes be slow to react to "scoop" or "trap" blocks, occasionally getting caught looking in the backfield instead of feeling the blocker.

Scheme Fit: Best as a 1-Technique in a 4-3 front or a 0-Technique/Nose in a 3-4 defense.

NFL Comparison: Dontari Poe / Dexter Lawrence (Style-wise)

Scout’s Final Word & Projection

Intangibles: 17/20 | Physical Tools: 20/20 | Attributes: 16/20 | Athleticism: 19/20 | IQ: 16/20

Final Grade: 88/100

A'Mauri Washington is a "traits-first" prospect who transitioned into a "production-second" player in 2025. NFL GMs will drool over his combination of 330 lb size and 21 mph speed. He isn't a finished product, but his ceiling is as high as any interior defender in this class. In an NFL where interior pressure is king, Washington offers the rare ability to be a brick wall against the run while possessing the latent athleticism to become a double-digit sack threat with pro coaching.

Draft Projection: Late 1st Round / Early 2nd Round