Marcus Washington

Washington in February 2005
No. 53
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1977-10-17) October 17, 1977 (age 46) Auburn, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Auburn
College:	Auburn
NFL draft:	2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 59
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2000–2003) Washington Redskins (2004–2008)
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (2004)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 617 Sacks: 37.5 Pass deflections: 27 Interceptions: 3 Forced fumbles: 16 Touchdowns: 1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Marcus Cornelius Washington (born October 17, 1977) is an American former profesional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He was later signed by the Washington Redskins in 2004, and played there for five seasons.

Early years

Washington attended Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama, where he lettered in both basketball and football.

College career

As a senior at Auburn University, Washington played defensive end and posted seven sacks and 52 tackles.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 28th pick in the second round (59th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft.^[1] After four seasons as a linebacker with the Colts, they were unable to make him an offer because of the expected cost of re-signing Peyton Manning.

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins signed Washington on March 5, 2004. During his five-year tenure with the Redskins he made the Pro Bowl in 2004 and was named an alternate in 2005 and 2006.

Washington was released by the Redskins on February 20, 2009.

Coaching

He was the defensive line coach for the University of San Diego football team in 2016. In that season, the Toreros ranked the #1 ranked scoring defense in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), averaging only 12.1 points allowed per game in the regular season.

NFL statistics