Marcus Washington facts for kids
Washington in February 2005
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | October 17, 1977 Auburn, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 244 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Auburn | ||||||||||||
| College: | Auburn | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 59 | ||||||||||||
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Marcus Cornelius Washington, born on October 17, 1977, is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers. The Indianapolis Colts picked him in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft. Later, he joined the Washington Redskins in 2004 and played there for five seasons.
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Marcus Washington's Early Life and School Years
Marcus Washington grew up in Auburn, Alabama. He went to Auburn High School. While there, he was a talented athlete. He played both basketball and football for his school teams.
Marcus Washington's College Football Career
After high school, Marcus Washington went to Auburn University. During his senior year at Auburn, he played as a defensive end. In that season, he made seven sacks. He also had 52 tackles. These are important defensive plays in football.
Marcus Washington's Professional Football Journey
Marcus Washington had a successful career in the NFL. He played for two different teams. He started with the Indianapolis Colts. Then he moved to the Washington Redskins.
Playing for the Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts chose Marcus Washington in the 2000 NFL draft. He was the 59th player picked overall. He played as a linebacker for the Colts for four seasons. After these four years, the Colts could not offer him a new contract. This was because they needed to save money to re-sign their star quarterback, Peyton Manning.
Time with the Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins signed Marcus Washington on March 5, 2004. He played for the Redskins for five years. During his time with the team, he was very successful. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl in 2004. The Pro Bowl is a special game where the best players from the NFL play against each other. He was also named an alternate player for the Pro Bowl in 2005 and 2006. This means he was next in line if another player could not play. The Redskins released Marcus Washington on February 20, 2009. This meant he was no longer on their team.
Marcus Washington as a Coach
After his playing career, Marcus Washington became a coach. In 2016, he was the defensive line coach for the University of San Diego football team. That season, his team, the Toreros, had a top-ranked defense. They allowed only 12.1 points per game. This made them the number one scoring defense in their division.
