- PositionTight End
- Height6' 7"
- Weight264 lbs
- Age25
- Experience4 yrs
- CollegeGeorgia
Pittsburgh Steelers · Tight EndDarnell Washington
Darnell Washington is a Leo, born August 17, 2001, with a Cancer moon and Libra mercury. Stars want the spotlight this week. Expect highlight-reel swagger.
Darnell's matchups
Scored against all four placements, not just the sun
Best teammates
Teammate frustrations
Mortal enemies
Darnell's chart, read out
Darnell Washington is a Leo, born August 17, 2001. That makes him a Fixed Fire sign, Jul 23 - Aug 22. His chart reads Leo sun, Cancer moon, Libra mercury, Capricorn mars. Darnell plays off the emotional temperature of the huddle and lifts noticeably in front of a home crowd. Darnell weighs both options a beat longer than most, which is patience on a good rep and hesitation on a bad one. Darnell grinds and outlasts, wearing down an opponent across four quarters rather than one snap. Read together, that is the shape of a Leo as a pass catcher for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Darnell Washington: frequently asked
What is Darnell Washington's zodiac sign?
Darnell Washington is a Leo, born August 17, 2001. Leo runs Jul 23 - Aug 22 and is a Fire sign.
What is Darnell Washington's moon sign?
Darnell Washington has a Cancer moon, calculated from his August 17, 2001 birthday. The moon describes how a player is wired when a play breaks down: Darnell plays off the emotional temperature of the huddle and lifts noticeably in front of a home crowd.
What is Darnell Washington's mercury sign?
Darnell Washington has Libra mercury, the placement that describes how he processes the game. Darnell weighs both options a beat longer than most, which is patience on a good rep and hesitation on a bad one.
What is Darnell Washington's mars sign?
Darnell Washington has Capricorn mars, which describes how the physical effort arrives. Darnell grinds and outlasts, wearing down an opponent across four quarters rather than one snap.
How does being a Leo show up as a pass catcher?
Leo reads as: Born for prime time; Thrives under the lights. For Darnell Washington as a pass catcher with the Pittsburgh Steelers, that is the baseline the rest of the chart adjusts. In his case mars is in Capricorn: Darnell grinds and outlasts, wearing down an opponent across four quarters rather than one snap.
Fantasy outlook
Though he never quite made it onto the fantasy radar, Washington was one of the most fun, surprising "breakout" players of 2025. Essentially an extension of the offensive line at 6-foot-6, 264 pounds, Washington is known mainly for his blocking. Still, the 2023 third-round pick played well enough that he was stealing snaps and targets from both Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth. Washington never cleared six targets or 10.7 fantasy points in any game, but he was effective with the ball in his hands and averaged 8.5 yards per target. Though Smith has been released, Pittsburgh's offense is no longer being led by TE superfan Arthur Smith, which is likely to lead to a lesser role for Washington. Expect him to operate as a rarely targeted blocking complement to Freiermuth.
NFL stats
Receiving · 4 seasons + career
| Season | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM | LST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 61 | 8.7 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 19 | 25 | 200 | 10.5 | 1 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 364 | 11.7 | 1 | 36 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 131 | 11.9 | 1 | 47 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 55 | 68 | 94 | 756 | 11.1 | 3 | 47 | 34 | 2 | 1 |