AW #24

Ar'Darius Washington

Safety · TCU

A once first-round-caliber prospect who slipped through the entire 2021 draft, Ar'Darius Washington has spent his career proving his TCU tape was no fluke.

Ar'Darius Washington was a ball-hawking star at TCU who went undrafted in 2021 despite being viewed as a potential first-round talent, largely due to his smaller frame. He fought through injuries early in his career before establishing himself as a full-time starting safety, and enters this season with a fresh start after an Achilles injury slowed his 2025.

★ Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and Freshman All-American (2019) at TCU

★ Full-time defensive starter for Baltimore in 2024 with two interceptions and 60 tackles

★ Career totals of 85 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions through 2025

Path to the league

Washington was a Freshman All-American at TCU in 2019, earning Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year honors after a breakout season that included five interceptions. Despite that ceiling, he went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft and signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent, a slide attributed to size concerns and a disappointing final college season.

Career highlights

A foot injury cost Washington most of his 2021 rookie season, and he spent time on Baltimore's practice squad before sticking on the active roster in 2023. He broke out in 2024, becoming a starting safety midseason and finishing with two interceptions and 60 combined tackles across 16 starts, a performance that significantly boosted the Ravens' secondary.

2025 season recap

Washington re-signed with Baltimore in April 2025 but suffered a torn Achilles tendon in May, which limited his availability for the season. He signed a one-year, $3 million contract with a new team in March 2026 as he worked to return from the injury.