College Football News Honors Washington

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia wide receiver Malik Washington earned his final All-America honor, landing on College Football News’ third team. Washington concludes the award season by being featured on 13 All-America squads.

Malik Washington 2023 All-America HonorsAction Network (2nd)AFCA (2nd)Associated Press (2nd)College Football Network (1st)College Football News (3rd)ESPN (2nd)Fox Sports (2nd)FWAA (2nd)Phil Steele (2nd)Pro Football Focus (2nd)Sports Illustrated (2nd)Sports Info Solutions (2nd)Walter Camp Football Foundation (2nd)

Washington amassed an ACC record 110 receptions and a UVA record 1,426 yards after coming to UVA as a graduate transfer from Northwestern. He surpassed UVA’s single-season receptions and receiving yards records in 11 games. His 110 receptions and school-record 10 100-yard receiving games led all FBS pass catchers. Washington caught nine touchdowns, including multi-TD games against NC State and Duke. He accounted for the go-ahead score in UVA’s 31-27 victory over then-No. 10 North Carolina on Oct. 22. Washington was recognized as a semifinalist the Biletnikoff Award and finalist for the Pop Warner College Football Award.