Penn State receiver Parker Washington has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft, he announced via Twitter Friday afternoon.
— Parker Washington (@cpw_3) December 9, 2022
Washington was Penn Stateโs leading receiver in the 2022 regular season, despite missing the last two games with an injury.
He ended the year with 46 catches, 611 yards and two touchdowns.
Washington couldnโt opt-out of Penn Stateโs Rose Bowl matchup with Utah because his season had already ended due to the injury. Mitchell Tinsley has been Penn Stateโs No. 1 receiver in Washingtonโs absence and will stay there assuming he doesnโt opt out. KeAndre Lambert-Smith has been Penn Stateโs No. 2 receiver, and Harrison โTreyโ Wallace has slotted into the lineup at No. 3.
Washington released a statement expressing gratitude for his time at Penn State and formally announcing his decision to enter the Draft.
โThe memories I have made during my time so far with this Penn State family have been unforgettable,โ Washingtonโs statement read. โThe fans, the Penn State White Out, the roar of 107K strong… unbelievable.โ
Washington went on the thank his โbrothersโ on Penn Stateโs team.
โThere is nothing more treasured to me than having the honor of competing and preparing with you guys each and every week,โ Washington wrote. โAs well as having the opportunity and all the experiences of such a unique brotherhood. That alone is truly a blessing.โ
Washington then thanked his coaches and support system.
โWords can never express my humbleness and gratitude for allowing me the opportunity to develop and mature, not only as a football player, but as a man.โ
Washington thanked his family and coaches for โhelping me weigh the pros and cons, for helping me choose the next path in my journey.โ
Washingtonโs career at Penn State lasted three seasons. Heย ends his Penn State career 12th on the schoolโs all-time receiving list. Had he stayed, he would have been 1,206 away from surpassing Bobby Engram as the schoolโs all-time leading receiver.
