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Nate Washington

Washington with the Tennessee Titans in 2009
No. 85
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1983-08-28) August 28, 1983 (age 41) Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Scott (Toledo)
College:	Tiffin (2001–2004)
Undrafted:	2005
Career history
Pittsburgh Steelers (2005–2008) Tennessee Titans (2009–2014) Houston Texans (2015) New England Patriots (2016)*
Career highlights and awards
2× Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 458 Receiving yards: 6,954 Receiving touchdowns: 44
Player stats at PFR

Nate Washington (born August 28, 1983) is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Nate played college football for the Tiffin Dragons. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed him in 2005. Washington won two Super Bowl championships with the Steelers. He then played for the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans.

Early Life and High School Football

Nate Washington grew up in Toledo, Ohio. His mother, Lisha Washington, raised him. He went to Scott High School in Toledo. During his senior year, he was a top player in the area. He also received an honorable mention for all-state honors.

College Football Career

Washington played college football at Tiffin University in Tiffin, Ohio. He studied Information Systems there. He set many records for the Tiffin Dragons football team.

Some of his records include:

• Most catches in one game (13)
• Most yards in one game (299)
• Most catches in a season (70)
• Most yards in a season (1,428)
• Most touchdowns in a season (16)
• Most career catches (212)
• Most career yards (4,214)
• Most career touchdown catches (47)

Playing in the NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers Years

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Nate Washington in 2005. He was the first player from Tiffin University to play in the NFL in the modern era. His first catch in a game was in the 2005 AFC Championship Game. This game was against the Denver Broncos.

In 2006, he often played as the Steelers' slot receiver. He also started two games when other players were injured. In Super Bowl XLIII, Washington had one catch for 11 yards. This helped him win his second Super Bowl ring.

Tennessee Titans Years

Nate Washington joined the Tennessee Titans in 2009. He signed a six-year deal with the team.

In the 2011 season, the Titans' main receiver, Kenny Britt, got injured. This made Washington the team's top receiver. He had his best year with 74 catches, 1,023 yards, and 7 touchdowns. The Titans finished the season with 9 wins and 7 losses.

The 2012 season was tough for the Titans' offense. Their quarterback, Jake Locker, had a shoulder injury. Their running back, Chris Johnson, started slowly. Washington still led the team with 746 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. He even had a 71-yard touchdown catch from Locker.

For the 2013 season, Washington was chosen as a team captain. In a game against the San Diego Chargers, he became Locker's favorite target. The Titans were losing, but Washington helped rally the team. He reportedly used ideas from the movie 300 to inspire his teammates. With only two minutes left, Washington helped the team move the ball 94 yards. This led to a touchdown pass with just 15 seconds left. The Titans won the game 20–17. Washington had eight catches for 131 yards in that game. For the whole season, he had 58 catches for 919 yards and three touchdowns.

By the end of the 2013 season, Washington was one of the top undrafted NFL players. He ranked third in career receiving yards among all undrafted players. Only Wes Welker and Antonio Gates had more. He also played in 128 games in a row, which was the most among all NFL wide receivers at that time.

In 2014, Washington caught an 80-yard touchdown pass. This was from quarterback Zach Mettenberger against his old team, the Steelers.

Houston Texans and New England Patriots

Washington signed with the Houston Texans in 2015 for one year. He then signed with the New England Patriots in 2016. However, the Patriots released him before the season started.

NFL Career Statistics

Regular Season Games

Playoff Games

Personal Life and Community Work

Nate Washington has two daughters. He loves to help his hometown of Toledo. He supports several charities and has started his own fundraising events. He also hosts an annual football camp for kids.

His mother, Lisha, earned a college degree from the University of Toledo. In 2010, a group called Mom's House of Toledo honored her. She works as a secretary for the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.