Todd Washington facts for kids

Todd Washington (born July 19, 1976) is an American football coach. He used to play as a center in the National Football League (NFL). Most recently, he was an assistant offensive line coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Todd Washington has also been an assistant coach for several other teams. These include the New York Jets, Orlando Apollos, Baltimore Ravens, and Hartford Colonials. He also coached at the University of San Diego.

He played college football at Virginia Tech. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked him in the 1998 NFL draft. He played for 8 seasons in the NFL with the Buccaneers and Houston Texans.

Playing Career

College Football Years

Todd Washington played four seasons at Virginia Tech. He was a starter at center and guard. His help allowed the Hokies to run for over 200 yards per game in his last two years.

As a senior, he was the starting center. He earned first-team honors in the All-Big East. He was also chosen to play in the Senior Bowl. Experts saw him as one of the top centers for the NFL Draft.

Playing in the NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Todd Washington in 1998. He was the 104th player picked overall. Todd played for the Buccaneers for five seasons. He was part of the team that won Super Bowl XXXVII. The Buccaneers released him in February 2003.

Houston Texans

Todd signed with the Houston Texans in 2003. He started a career-high 14 games in a row. He also played a key role on special teams. The Texans released him in 2006.

Cleveland Browns

On July 30, 2006, the Cleveland Browns signed Washington. He signed a one-year contract with the team. However, he decided to retire soon after due to injuries. This ended his playing career.

Coaching Career

University of San Diego

Washington started coaching at the University of San Diego in 2007. He was the offensive line coach. His offensive line helped the team score many points. They averaged 44.3 points per game in 2007.

In 2008, his offense was first in their league for scoring. They also led in total offense and passing. He became the offensive coordinator in 2009.

Hartford Colonials

In 2010, Washington left the University of San Diego. He became the offensive line coach for the Hartford Colonials. This team was part of the United Football League.

In Hartford, he worked with his former offensive coordinator, Chris Palmer. The team's offense was ranked number one in total offense and rushing yards. After the 2010 season, four of his linemen signed contracts with NFL teams.

Baltimore Ravens

On February 4, 2011, Washington joined the Baltimore Ravens. He was hired as an assistant offensive line coach. Washington was part of the coaching staff that won Super Bowl XLVII.

With this win, Washington became a special person in football. He was the 13th person to win a Super Bowl both as a player and as a coach. The Ravens fired him after the 2016 season.

Orlando Apollos

In November 2018, Washington was hired by Steve Spurrier. He became the running backs coach and special teams coordinator. This was for the Orlando Apollos in the Alliance of American Football.

New York Jets

In January 2019, Washington joined the New York Jets. He worked as an offensive assistant.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On February 3, 2021, Washington was hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He became their assistant offensive line coach. He was kept on staff when a new head coach, Doug Pederson, joined in 2022. On January 9, 2024, Washington was dismissed from the Jaguars.

Personal Life

Todd Washington is married to Shannon Elizabeth Keller. They have three children: Cameron, Ava, and Zane. His daughter, Ava, plays lacrosse at the University of Pittsburgh.

Washington studied physical education and health at Virginia Tech.