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Mickey Washington

Washington in 2017
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Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1968-06-08) June 8, 1968 (age 57) Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	West Brook (Beaumont, Texas)
College:	Texas A&M
NFL Draft:	1990 / Round: 8 / Pick: 199
Career history
Phoenix Cardinals (1990)* Indianapolis Colts (1990}* New England Patriots (1990–1991) Pittsburgh Steelers (1992)* Washington Redskins (1992) Buffalo Bills (1993–1994) Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–1996) New Orleans Saints (1997)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-SWC (1988)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 367 Interceptions: 10 Touchdowns: 2

Mickey Lin Washington, born on July 8, 1968, is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. Mickey Washington played for several teams, including the New England Patriots, Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New Orleans Saints. He was first chosen by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1990 NFL draft.

Mickey Washington's Early Football Career

Mickey Washington showed great talent in football from a young age. He attended West Brook Senior High School in Beaumont, Texas. After high school, he went on to play college football at Texas A&M University.

College Achievements

While playing for Texas A&M, Mickey Washington was a standout player. In 1988, he was recognized as a First-team All-SWC player. This means he was considered one of the best players in his college football conference that year.

Mickey Washington's NFL Journey

Mickey Washington began his professional football career in 1990. He was picked by the Phoenix Cardinals in the eighth round of the 1990 NFL draft. Being drafted means a team chose him to join their professional roster.

Playing as a Cornerback

As a cornerback, Mickey Washington's main job was to defend against the opposing team's passes. Cornerbacks try to stop receivers from catching the ball. They also help tackle players who have the ball.

Teams Mickey Washington Played For

Mickey Washington played for several NFL teams during his eight seasons.

• He started with the New England Patriots, playing there from 1990 to 1991.
• In 1992, he played for the Washington Redskins.
• From 1993 to 1994, he was a member of the Buffalo Bills.
• He then moved to the Jacksonville Jaguars, playing for them from 1995 to 1996.
• His final NFL season was in 1997 with the New Orleans Saints.

Career Statistics and Highlights

Throughout his NFL career, Mickey Washington made a significant impact.

• He recorded a total of 367 tackles. A tackle is when a defensive player brings down an offensive player who has the ball.
• He also had 10 Interceptions. An interception happens when a defensive player catches a pass thrown by the opposing team's quarterback.
• Mickey Washington scored 2 Touchdowns during his time in the NFL. A touchdown is worth six points and is the main way teams score in football.

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  Washington in 2017