Darnell Washington stole the show in Pittsburgh’s preseason tilt, hauling in the Steelers’ first TD of the summer while covered by his former Georgia teammate Tyson Campbell. At 6-7, 264 pounds, Washington looks the part of a mismatch-ready tight end who can blend blocking with improved receiving use. Pittsburgh is juggling a crowded TE room with Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith, and there’s real buzz about Washington being leaned on more as a pass catcher in 2025. His Georgia production — 45 catches, 774 yards, three TDs across three seasons — underscored his ability to win above defenders, and NFL coaches clearly want to unlock that ceiling. The dunk celebration drew a flag, a reminder that elite athleticism needs refinement in the pros, but the runway for Washington appears promising if he earns targets in two-TE looks and red-zone opportunities.