Mike Washington Jr. Visits Watson Williams ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

  • Posted April 23, 2026

Yesterday, 2026 NFL Draft prospect and Utica native Mike Washington Jr. enjoyed a heartfelt homecoming at Watson Williams Elementary School. Returning to the very halls where his journey began, Washington met with Utica City School District students just days before the upcoming draft to share his roadmap from local student to professional athlete. During the exclusive meet and greet, he answered questions and emphasized the importance of perseverance and discipline, offering the next generation an inspiring look at what it takes to transition from a Utica classroom to the national stage.

Students posing with their posters
Mike handing a signed poster to a student
Student talking at a microphone
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Mike answering questions at his table with a microphone
Student being handed a microphone
Students smiling while showing off their poster to mike
Dr Spence talking to mike and his table
Close up of Dr Spence
Students proudly holding up their posters
Mike posing with some administrative staff
Mike posing with the mayor
Dr spence and mike shaking hands
Mike hugging a staff member
Mike posing with good staff
Student posing with mike
Mike giving a student a signed football
Mike hugging a staff member
Mike signing something with a security guard
Far away shot of mikes table
A student showing off his poster to another student
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Close up shot of a card with Mike on it, that was signed
Mike signing a students hoodie
Mike hugging a staff member
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Mike signing something for a student
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Student holding up a couple photos of mike
Students posing together with their gear
Mike talking to the crowd on his microphone
Students sitting down patiently listening
Wide shot of Mikes table
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