Rachaad White has already shown Washington exactly what kind of back he can be, and he says the biggest change in his game has come where it matters most: running the ball.
The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers back, now with the Commanders, recently joined the Hoodie Chroniclez podcast and talked through his growth, his versatility, and the moment he caught his first NFL touchdown from Tom Brady. Asked which part of his game improved the most since entering the league, White pointed straight to his work as a runner.
“When I came into the league with the Bucs, my rushing obviously wasn't the best, I was young and trying to get used to the game and figure everything out. I think rushing has been my greatest growth as far as being a better runner.”
White also looked back on what it meant to haul in his first touchdown pass from Brady, calling the whole experience something he never took lightly.
“Obviously, it was a blessing, all of that was a blessing, you know, dreams come true being drafted there, and it was even more of a blessing getting to play with Tom coming in there as a rookie. I never take it for granted.”
Through his NFL career, White has been productive in both phases. He has 724 carries for 2,856 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns, along with 221 receptions for 1,538 yards and 13 touchdowns.
With the Commanders dealing with injuries and Terry McLaurin out for the rest of the season, White could be asked to take on even more in the offense. As the full interview puts it, “he does it all and does it well.”
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