Washington picks up mini-camp invite

[NWIGuy]

According to his Twitter account, Robert Washington has picked up a mini-camp invite from the Philadelphia Eagles...
https://twitter.com/KingXerses_/status/1521224917584424969?s=20&t=HYQWDP6RXBsfJxI-poX_8w

[valpofb16]

Great PR for team, let's hope Niesner gets one too

[JD24]

This is a rookie mini-camp tryout invite. 3 days working with drafted rookies, undrafted free agents and tryout players. Typically one or two of the tryout guys will get signed as an undrafted free agent. While I wish Robert the best, he's fighting some long odds here.

[VUSupport]

Seriously, was he even one of the best rb's in FCS?

[vu72]

Seriously, was he even one of the best rb's in FCS?

Yes he was. Ranked 10th in rushing yards while missing at least one half against Butler and other injuries.

[valpotx]

Congrats to him! 

[NWIGuy]

I think every one is aware of the long odds of making an NFL roster, but if you can't get a foot in the door, the odds are even worse. I hope he makes the most of the opportunity regardless of the outcome.

[JD24]

I think every one is aware of the long odds of making an NFL roster, but if you can't get a foot in the door, the odds are even worse. I hope he makes the most of the opportunity regardless of the outcome.

True but a tryout invite doesn't generate any much publicity for the Valpo program which was mentioned. Should he get a camp invite that is a different story.

[David81]

Here's to beating the odds and getting a training camp invite.

I did note from Paul Oren's Victory Bell piece that at the Charlotte Pro Day, he ran only a 4.70 in the 40, so hopefully that was just a bad day.

[JD24]

Doesn't appear the Eagles signed any of the tryout guys.

[VUSupport]

Washington's best bet to play professionally will be in either the XFL, USFL, or maybe the Canadian Football League.