Donnell Washington
Birth dateFebruary 6, 1981 (age 45)
Birth placeBeaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
CollegeClemson
PositionDefensive tackle
Height6 ft
Height in6
Weight lb330
Draftedyear2004
Draftedround3/ Pick 73
Playing years 12004–2005
Playing team 1Green Bay Packers
Playing years 22006
Playing team 2Oakland Raiders*
Career highlights

Donnell Washington (born February 6, 1981) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He was born in Beaufort, South Carolina.

College career

Washington played college football at Clemson University[1][2][3][4] but forwent his senior season to enter the NFL draft.[5][6]

Professional career

Washington was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2004 NFL draft[7][8] but missed his rookie season due to a foot injury.[9][10] The following season, he was inactive for 15 of 16 games.[11] He was released by the club in June 2006 without having appeared in any regular season games.[12] The same month, he was signed as a free agent with the Oakland Raiders.[13] He was cut by the Raiders in September the same year.[14]

References

  1. ^ Jason Wilde (20 May 2006). "Weighting on Washington". Wisconsin State Journal. pp. D4. Retrieved 17 April 2022. – via Newspapers.com
  2. ^ Duane Rankin (27 August 2003). "Heart of the Defense". The Greenville News. pp. 1C, 5C. Retrieved 17 April 2022. – via Newspapers.com
  3. ^ Duane Rankin (17 August 2002). "Clemson needs Washington's sizable impact". The Greenville News. p. 8C. Retrieved 17 April 2022. – via Newspapers.com
  4. ^ Jon Solomon (30 December 2003). "Washington living up to expectations". The State. p. C1, C3. Retrieved 17 April 2022. – via Newspapers.com
  5. ^ Duane Rankin (7 January 2004). "Tiger's Washington moving on to NFL". The Times and Democrat. pp. 1C–2C. Retrieved 17 April 2022. – via Newspapers.com
  6. ^ Dylan B. Thomlinson (2 May 2004). "Washington goes on a crusade". Green Bay Press-Gazette. p. C1. Retrieved 17 April 2022. – via Newspapers.com
  7. ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  8. ^ Rob Demovsky (25 April 2004). "Washington: I'll prove critics wrong". Green Bay Press-Gazette. p. C3. Retrieved 17 April 2022. – via Newspapers.com
  9. ^ Jason Wilde (4 September 2005). "Time runs out on Hunt". Wisconsin State Journal. pp. F1, F5. Retrieved 17 April 2022. – via Newspapers.com
  10. ^ Dylan B. Thomlinson (1 May 2005). "Washington works himself into the mix". The Post-Crescent. p. B9. Retrieved 17 April 2022. – via Newspapers.com
  11. ^ Dylan B. Thomlinson (20 May 2006). "'It's do or die' as slimmer Washington fights for job". Green Bay Press-Gazette. p. C3. Retrieved 17 April 2022. – via Newspapers.com
  12. ^ Len Pasquarelli (10 June 2006). "Packers give up on DT Washington, release draft bust". ESPN. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  13. ^ Pasquarelli (28 June 2006). "Raiders take gamble on defensive tackle Washington". ESPN. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  14. ^ Pasquarelli, Len (2 September 2006). "Quick out: Raiders cut newly acquired QB George". ESPN. Associated Press. Retrieved 17 April 2022.