Feb. 11, 2026, 10:19 a.m. ET

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence credited Washington’s hard work and preparation for his seamless transition into a starting role.Washington recorded 58 catches for 847 yards and five touchdowns, including the postseason.

Jacksonville Jaguars’ wide receiver Parker Washington had a breakout season in 2025.

During Super Bowl week, quarterback Trevor Lawrence discussed what contributed to Washington’s big year.

“I think he’s always had a ton of ability and really hard worker, and we’ve played a little bit in the past,” Lawrence said when speaking with Yahoo! Sports Matt Harmon.

“I think that helped us jump-start the process once he became the guy, when Travis (Hunter) got hurt about halfway through the season. He knew he was going to get the reps. He was going to be our starting slot.”

As more opportunities came Washington’s way, he became a go-to option for Lawrence in the passing game. By the end of the year, he was one of the most productive receivers in football.

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Over the Jaguars‘ final four games, which included Sunday’s wild-card game against Buffalo, Washington eclipsed the 100-yard receiving mark four times.

Including the postseason, Washington caught 58 passes for 847 yards with five touchdowns, according to PFF.

“It was pretty seamless, the transition,” Lawrence added, “just because he had put so much work in to prepare for that moment. He had learned the system, even though he wasn’t getting starting reps. He knew what to do.

“So when he got his number called, he was ready to go. And then I think just from his athletic ability, the explosiveness, the run after the catch, how he can just feel where defenders are, and make moves in space. It’s pretty unique, and that’s really just natural talent, a lot of that. But he works really hard, so I am proud of him.”

Washington’s ability to fill a variety of roles made him a good fit for Liam Coen’s offense and made him difficult to defend. Although a primary slot receiver, he can line up out wide as well.

Then, as a route runner, Washington can handle a number of responsibilities.

“He can do it all,” Lawrence said. “You can work the underneath stuff and he can catch and break a tackle and turn a four-yard catch into 12, 15, 20 yards. Then he can run crossers. He can run slot fades. He can do it all. He’s not a tall guy, he’s shorter, but he can go high point the ball. He has crazy vertical. He can go up and catch it. So it’s not like you’re limited, oh we can’t throw it down the field to him, and that really helps him because you don’t know what route he’s going to run.”