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 former 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 whose main job is to cover wide receivers and stop them from catching passes. Washington played college football for Tulane University. After his playing career, he became a successful football coach.
Playing in the NFL
Lionel Washington played football for Tulane University from 1979 to 1982. He was then drafted into the NFL in 1983. He started his professional career with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he played for four seasons until 1986.
After his time with the Cardinals, Washington joined the Los Angeles Raiders in 1987. He played for the Raiders for many years, staying with the team until 1994. He was an important player in their defense during this period.
Washington later played for the Denver Broncos from 1995 to 1996. He finished his long playing career back with the Oakland Raiders in 1997. His 15 seasons in the NFL show how skilled and dedicated he was as a player.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Lionel Washington began a new career as a football coach. He started coaching with the Green Bay Packers in 1999. For nearly a decade, from 1999 to 2008, he served as their cornerbacks and nickelbacks coach.
In 2009, Washington moved to the Oakland Raiders, the team he had played for twice. He worked as their defensive backs coach until 2010. His experience as a former player helped him guide the team's defensive players.
Washington also coached in the United Football League (UFL). In 2011, he was the defensive backs coach for the Virginia Destroyers. He then returned to his college team, Tulane, in 2012. At Tulane, he was the co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach until 2017.
From 2018 to 2021, Washington coached at Southern University. He was the defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach there. His coaching career has spanned many levels of football.
Family Life
Lionel Washington is the father of Deron Washington. Deron is also a professional athlete, but he plays basketball. He was chosen in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft, showing that athletic talent runs in the family.
