Impressive Pro Day Led To Atlanta Falcons Selecting Illinois’ Casey Washington In Sixth Round Of NFL Draft

Illinois receiver Casey Washington spent most of last season playing in the shadows of teammate Isaiah Williams. But Washington was the only Fighting Illini receiver drafted over the weekend. He was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round largely because of an impressive Pro Day workout. The Falcons, who were in attendance, liked what they saw. "Though he's a big-bodied receiver at 201 pounds, Falcons scouts at his pro day did take note he's faster than meets the eye, running a 4.46 40-yard dash," wrote AtlantaFalcons.com reporter Tori McElhaney. Last year the 6-foot, 200-pound Washington had a career...