Darnell Washington

Pittsburgh Steelers
Tight End #80

Personal

Age	24
Birthdate	August 17, 2001
Height	6'7"
Weight	264 lb

Draft

College	Georgia
Year	2023
Pick	Round: 3, Overall: 93
Team	PIT

Fantasy Value

Darnell Washington's fantasy value is measured by the players he could be traded for. Our trade analzyer estimates his value at 13 points, which makes his value similar to:

AJ Barner (26 points)
Mason Taylor (19 points)
David Njoku (12 points)
Colby Parkinson (9 points)
Terrance Ferguson (8 points)

Darnell Washington is projected for 5.3 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the Atlanta Falcons.

Week 1 Projections
Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
2.08	23.47	0.15

You can see where those projections compare to other TEs in our Tight End Rankings.

Player News

Darnell Washington: Darnell Washington Unlikely to Be a Major Fantasy Factor After a Career Year

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington enjoyed the first top 40 fantasy finish of his young career in 2025, but with changes coming to the Steelers offense ahead of his fourth season, his TE38 result could prove to be a high-water mark. After operating with an extra tight end on the field at one of the league's highest rates in 2025, the Steelers have moved on from offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, with new head coach Mike McCarthy set to call plays and expected to heavily utilize three-receiver sets as he has throughout his career. Pittsburgh traded for two-time 1,000-yard receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and spent a second-round pick on Alabama's Germie Bernard, further suggesting a move away from the 2025 offense that ran primarily through its tight ends and running backs. Veteran Jonnu Smith, who led all Steelers tight ends with 57 targets in 2025, remains unsigned, but with Pittsburgh's offseason moves hinting at a de-emphasis on the position, those vacated looks are more likely to be spread among the new wide receivers. With sixth-year veteran Pat Freiermuth the more likely option to be regularly mixed into the passing offense, Washington is not a player drafters will need to target in 2026.

Jul. 20, 2026 6:59 AM EST