Dolphins’ WR Malik Washington gets tattoo, looks to standout in 2024

With the 184th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select…

Malik Washington, Wide Receiver, West Virginia

Those famous words will forever ring in the ears of Miami’s 2024 sixth-round draft pick, and now, they’ll forever be engraved on his leg. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo shared the story of Washington’s newest Ink — which has the words “Trust Yourself” tatted alongside his draft day announcement. A picture of his hand on a helmet where the journey all started finishes the piece. To say it’s stunning would be an understatement.

Here’s a look at Washington’s tattoo.

Washington led the nation in receptions last year despite a revolving door of quarterbacks in West Virginia. The sneaky-fast slot wide receiver amassed a nation-best 110 receptions for 1,426 yards and nine touchdowns. Before that, he spent four seasons with Northwestern, combining for 120 receptions, 1,348 yards, and three touchdowns.

Yes, you read that right.

Washington hit another gear in his fifth collegiate season, which caught the eye of many draft scouts and analysts who believe the Dolphins got a steal in the sixth round and the perfect fit for Mike McDaniel’s offense.

Earlier in the offseason, Washington discussed how he’ll fit in Miami’s offense and the possible plan.

“I think the way that they run their offense, the motions, the different ways they use people to get open and allow them to be themselves, allow them to work, I think that is very beneficial to me. Just getting a chance to find some underneath routes, find some ways to get open and let that YAC – a big piece of my game – and let that shine through.”

He continued:

“I’m sure I’ll get with the coaches and we’ll talk more about specific roles and stuff like that, but I’m joining the best receiver room in the NFL. I’m joining Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle – guys that have proven themselves, guys that have just done a great job at being receivers, done a great job at being a great ballcarriers and great people as well. If you’ve ever seen them, I think what I have to do is come in, learn from those guys, take it all in, and earn my way, earn my keep.”

Thankfully for Washington, he does not need to make an immediate impact in McDaniel’s offense right out of the gate. He has time to learn and develop behind some of the veterans while slowly becoming Miami’s slot receiver of the future.

That said, plenty of guys are chomping at the bit to land on the 53-man roster — or even one of the highly-coveted practice squad spots — so the most significant thing for him to do is make the 53-man roster, something he knows won’t come easy.

“In my mind, everybody here is a great player – the best of the best. So I just have to be better than the best of the best by just doing my job and doing my best. I think everybody here has earned the right to be here, so we’ll see who’s still here at the end.”

What are your thoughts on Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Malik Washington? Do you like his newest tattoo? How do you feel about him being the Dolphins slot wide receiver of the future? Let us know in the comments section below!