The 2026 football season for the Auburn Tigers is on the horizon. As we anticipate the start of the season, let's introduce you to a key member of the 2026 roster.
While Jeremiah Cobb will be the top running back entering the 2026 season, the group has a lot of options at the position. One of those players coaches and fans hope will be a key contributor is Baylor transfer Bryson Washington. In three seasons at Baylor, Washington rushed for 1,861 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. His breakout season was in 2024 when he rushed for 1,028 yards and 12 touchdowns. His production dropped off in 2025 with just 788 yards and six touchdowns, but that could be due to an offensive line that underperformed for the Bears.
When committed to Auburn as a transfer,
he did so as a four-star and the No. 8 running back in the portal according to 247Sports. Another thing that slowed down Washington is injuries. That was the case throughout the spring and early on in fall camp. It seems that has changed recently, though, which is good news. He was recently named to the Earl Campbell Award watchlist.
Get to know junior running back Bryson Washington before the 2026 season by checking out his Auburn football player profile below.
Bryson Washington's player profile
- Position: Running back
- Hometown: Franklin, Texas
- High School: Franklin High School
- Previous School: Baylor
- Weight: 210
- Height: 6-0
- Class: Junior
Bryson Washington as a recruit (Baylor)
- Recruiting class: 2023
- Position rank: No. 59 (247Sports)
- State rank: No. 109 (247Sports)
- Rating: Three-star
- Other schools in the mix: SMU, Arkansas, Boston College, and Houston
Bryson Washington career stats
Bryson Washington PFF Report Card
2023: 64.5
2024: 85.9
2025: 70.3
Strengths: Rushing (87.9 in 2024) and pass blocking (69.9 in 2024)
Photos from Bryson Washington's career
Check out our other Auburn football player previews
Auburn Wire is preparing for the 2026 season by profiling several notable players. Check out the 2026 player profile of your favorite player below.
- K Alex McPherson
- S Anquon Fegans
- S Eric Winters
- S Sylvester Smith-Reed
- S Champ Anthony
- CB Rayshawn Pleasant
- CB Andre Jordan Jr.
- LB Bryce Deas
- LB Demarcus Riddick
- LB Elijah Melendez
- LB Xavier Atkins
- EDGE Da'shawn Womack
- EDGE Jared Smith
- DL Walter Mathis Jr
- DL Dallas Walker IV
- DL Malik Autry
- DL Jourdin Crawford
- DL Cody Sigler
- DL Saint Farrior
- DE Chris Murray
- OL Stanton Ramil
- OL Jacob Strand
- OL Deryc Plazz
- OL Jack Leyrer
- OL Cole Best
- OL Kail Ellis
- OL Cole Skinner
- OL Jo Simmons
- TE Jake Johnson
- TE Jonathan Echols
- WR Chas Nimrod
- WR Keshaun Singleton
- WR Jeremiah Koger
- WR Christian Neptune
- RB Jeremiah Cobb
- RB Tae Meadows
- RB Omar Mabson
This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Player profile: Can Bryson Washington spark Auburn's offense?
