Ar'Darius Washington - Free Safety TCU Horned Frogs Scouting Report
AR’DARIUS WASHINGTON | TCU | DS | #24 | rSo | 5075 | 178 | Shreveport, LA | Evangel | 11.02.99
Overview:
In only two years as a starter, Washington showed flashes of dominance in the back end. In 2019, he earned freshman All-America accolades while being named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Diminutive stature did not stop him from being No. 23 on Bruce Feldman’s Freak List due to other-worldly weight-room numbers. Those numbers transfer to the playing field showing noticeable play strength when he is able to stop the ball-carrier’s momentum on tackles. Explosive feats of range when playing reps as the single-high safety who has the ability to be an eraser on the back end. Controlled discipline transfers his eyes with ease allowing him to be a ball-hawk with A-list ball skills. Lack of size will be a natural concern for teams when determining where he best fits in a defense. Stops his feet in man coverage in an attempt to guess and sit on routes. Washington makes up for his stature with high-end athleticism and tackling abilities. He may be worthy of a Day 2 selection as a result of premium ball skills and the versatility he can provide as a nickel/safety type fit for a defense.
Background:
Raised in Shreveport, Louisiana. Three-star recruit. Major is unknown. Played in four games and redshirted. Started 5 of 12 games played as a freshman. Played in nine games as a sophomore. Selected TCU over LSU.
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