ACTIVE
DarnellWashington
TETE#80PIT Steelers
6'6" • 311lbs • 25y/o
- Overall Grade '26
- 73.2
- 9th/34 - TEs
- Receiving Yards '26
- 92
- 18th/34 - TEs
- Touchdowns '26
- 0
- 23rd/34 - TEs
- WK 4 MATCHUP
- fair
- @ CLE 10/2, 12:15 AM
Darnell
Washington
TE
#80
|
PIT Steelers
BIO
KEY INSIGHTS
MATCHUP
PAST PERFORMANCE
WEEK PROJECTIONS
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/1/2026
Darnell Washington is a tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 73.2 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 9th among 34 qualified tight ends. His PFF receiving grade of 71.8 ranked 15th among 34 qualified tight ends.
He hauled in 6 receptions on 8 targets for 92 receiving yards and 0 touchdowns. Washington averaged 15.3 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 76 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 0 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 3.3 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023 - Present
Georgia Bulldogs
2020 - 2022
Key Insights
Key Insights
- Darnell WashingtonTE@CLE| Fri 12:15amDarnell Washington has favorable matchup against CLE's man coverageWashington ranks 5th among TE in receiving grade against man coverage, boding well for his production against a CLE defense that ranks 2nd in man coverage rate.
- Darnell WashingtonTE@CLE| Fri 12:15amDarnell Washington has favorable matchup inline against CLE defenseWashington has been productive when lined up inline (8th in receiving yards). CLE ranks 26th in receiving yards allowed to inline TEs this season.
- Darnell WashingtonTE@CLE| Fri 12:15amDarnell Washington can capitalize against CLE defense that struggles vs. tight endsWashington ranks 9th among TEs in PFF receiving grade entering this matchup against a CLE defense that is 25th in yards per route run allowed to TEs.
- Darnell WashingtonTE@CLE| Fri 12:15amDarnell Washington poised for increased targets against man-heavy CLE defenseWashington has the 5th largest difference in target rate when facing man coverage (higher) compared to zone coverage (lower). That bodes well for more targets against CLE, which ranks 2nd in man coverage usage.
Week Matchup
Week Matchup
D. Washington
23
rd
/78
Rec
VS
FAIR
vs defense
proj snaps
VS
Safety Coverage
13
th
/32
Cov
5.8
VS
Linebacker Coverage
21
st
/32
Cov
5.0
VS
Cornerback Coverage
14
th
/32
Cov
3.5
Past Performance
Past Performance
Touchdowns
AVG L5
0
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Defenses
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 TDS
@CLE
WK 17
0 TDS
GB
P1
0 TDS
ATL
WK 1
0 TDS
@NE
WK 2
0 TDS
CIN
WK 3
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Week Projections
Week Projections
Rankings
Projected points are noted based on PPR.
PROJ PTS
4.1
@ CLE Browns WK 4
WEEKLY RANK
TE-32
@ CLE Browns WK 4
PROJ REC YDS
17.2
@ CLE Browns WK 4
PROJ TDS
0.1
@ CLE Browns WK 4
PROJ REC
1.7
@ CLE Browns WK 4
PROJ TGTS
2.2
@ CLE Browns WK 4
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
73.2
AVG
9th/34 TEs
RECEIVING GRADE
71.8
AVG
15th/34 TEs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps
Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
8
31st/34 TEs
RECEPTIONS
6
32nd/34 TEs
RECEIVING YDS
92
18th/34 TEs
RECEIVING TDS
0
23rd/34 TEs
Receiving
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Rank
24
th
Pass Snaps
75
31
st
Targets
8
29
th
Routes Run
49
32
nd
Receptions
6
18
th
Receiving Yards
92
23
rd
Receiving Touchdowns
0
1
st
Drops
0
3
rd
Yards Per Reception
15.3
1
st
Yards After Catch per Reception
12.7
19
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
112.5
31
st
Average Depth of Target
3.3
Rushing
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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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