Lionel Washington facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | October 21, 1960 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) |
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| High school: | Lutcher (Lutcher, Louisiana) |
| College: | Tulane (1979–1982) |
| NFL Draft: | 1983 / Round: 4 / Pick: 103 |
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Lionel Washington, born on October 21, 1960, is a well-known American football player and coach. He played as a cornerback for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). A cornerback is a defensive player who tries to stop the other team's passes. Washington played college football for the Tulane University team.
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Lionel Washington's Football Journey
Lionel Washington had a long and successful career in American football. He spent many years playing professionally. After his playing days, he became a respected coach.
Playing in the NFL
Washington played as a defensive back in the NFL. He started his professional career in 1983. He played for several teams during his 15 seasons. These teams included the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Raiders, Denver Broncos, and Oakland Raiders. Playing for so many years shows how skilled and dedicated he was.
Coaching Career Highlights
After retiring as a player, Lionel Washington moved into coaching. From 1999 to 2008, he was a coach for the Green Bay Packers. He coached the cornerbacks and nickelbacks. A nickelback is a defensive player who comes onto the field in certain situations.
In 2009, the Oakland Raiders hired him. He became their defensive secondary coach. This means he helped coach all the defensive back players. Later, in 2011, he coached defensive backs for the United Football League's Virginia Destroyers.
In 2012, Washington returned to his college team, Tulane. He became the co-defensive coordinator. He also coached the defensive backs there until 2017. From 2018 to 2021, he was the defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach for the Southern University team.
Family Life
Lionel Washington is also a father. His son, Deron Washington, is a professional basketball player. Deron was chosen in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft. It's cool that both father and son became professional athletes!
