Washington RB Dwayne Washington will enter NFL Draft

Washington junior running back Dwayne Washington will enter the 2016 NFL Draft, according to head coach Chris Petersen. 

Washington, who did not play in the Huskies last three games, rushed for 282 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season. He also caught 25 passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns in 2015. The junior ran for 697 yards and nine touchdowns in 2014.

Petersen also mentioned that Washington recently had a minor knee procedure recently. 

Petersen made the announcement following the Huskies' 44-31 Heart of Dallas Bowl victory over Southern Miss.