The Washington Football Team selected BYU wide receiver Dax Milne with its final pick of the 2021 NFL draft, No. 258 overall.
A former walk-on, Milne formed a potent combination with No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson in 2021. Milne caught 70 passes for 1,188 yards and eight touchdowns this past season.
Milne faces an uphill battle to make Washington’s roster. But he’s probably heard that before. Washington added free agents Curtis Samuel and Adam Humphries in March and drafted Dyami Brown of North Carolina in the third round.
Milne has solid size and is a good athlete. He runs good routes and isn’t afraid to get involved as a blocker in the running game. However, the NFL is a different animal.
Milne is another perfect example of a strong culture fit. He will bring competition to training camp and fight for a spot on the practice squad. Expect Milne to endear himself to the coaching staff.
Rounding out the draft with another pass-catcher! pic.twitter.com/KkYUjEWvgV
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) May 1, 2021
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