The Washington Football Team selected receiver Dyami Brown out of North Carolina in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 82nd overall.
Brown brings speed to Washington's receiving group. He showed off his ability to be a vertical threat at his pro day, running a 4.44-second 40-yard dash.
The North Carolina product eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his last two college seasons.
Washington has revamped its offense this offseason, signing quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and receiver Curtis Samuel. Brown and Samuel are poised to add depth behind Terry McLaurin.
Draft profile
Key stats: 55 receptions, 1,099 yards, 8 TDs, 20 YPC
Brown thrived at North Carolina while consistently burning defensive backs on deep routes. That deep-ball role is one he'll be asked to play in the pros, too, though there's upside for a more well-rounded game with additional coaching. Brown possesses the football intelligence to beat zone coverage, and the physicality to triumph against man coverage downfield. He's also already smart enough to vary speeds during his route while trying to fool cornerbacks. The First-Team All-ACC selection is a big play waiting to happen, and an ideal target for teams that miss out on the class' top wideouts.
