Mike Washington (January 7, 1953 – December 27, 2021) was an American former professional football player who played in 9 NFL seasons from 1976–1984 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Mike Washington

Washington playing for the Buccaneers in 1979
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Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1953-01-07) January 7, 1953 (age 69) Montgomery, Alabama
Died:	December 27th, 2021
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:	Montgomery (AL) Lee
College:	Alabama
NFL Draft:	1975 / Round: 3 / Pick: 53
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976–1984)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Washington was an All-American at Alabama in 1974 and was selected in the 3rd round (53rd overall) of 1975 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts.[1]

His career ended after a head injury in the 1984 season opener against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

References

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