Leon Washington

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leon Washington
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 29, 1982(1982-08-29)
Age	42
Birthplace	Jacksonville
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Leo

Leon Washington Biography

Leon Washington is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 29, 1982 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Specialist in running back and return who was selected by the New York Jets in 2006.

He was instructed by He was coached by Eric Mangini while playing with the New York Jets. during his time with The New York Jets.

Washington received an athletic scholarship to attend Florida State University, where he played for the Florida State Seminoles football team from 2002 to 2005. As a freshman in 2002, he changed positions from cornerback to running back. That year, he played in all 14 games and ranked fourth on the team with 273 yards rushing while catching six passes for 30 yards. He led the team with 273 total return yards and also in punt return average (11.5 yards per return) and kickoff return average (28.3 yards per return). He became the first true freshman at FSU to record a 100-yard rushing game since Travis Minor in 1997. He was named ACC Specialist of the Week twice for his performances against Clemson and Duke, he led the Seminoles in rushing in the Sugar Bowl vs. Georgia with 48 yards on 10 carries, he returned a kickoff 97 yards for a score against Clemson, he recovered a blocked punt in the endzone for a touchdown against Duke, and finished the year with 11 tackles on special teams with two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Washington attended Andrew Jackson High School where he proved himself an exceptional all-around athlete, dominating in football as running back, cornerback, and wide receiver. In his senior year, he rushed for 2,437 yards and 28 touchdowns, was a threat on kick and punt returns, returning three punts and one kickoff for touch-downs, and defensively had 88 tackles (52 unassisted) and three interceptions. After this superlative season, in 2002, he was named “Mr. Florida” in football, and earned the Florida Times-Union Player of the Year honor. The Orlando Sentinel named him the No. 3 prospect overall in the state of Florida, and Alliance Sports named him the No. 7 prospect overall in the nation. He was named to the PrepStar Dream Team, rated by Rivals100.com as the No. 1 cornerback in the country and the No. 9 player overall, and rated by TheInsiders.com as the No. 7 cornerback in the country. He was named the Florida Kids’ No. 28 prospect from the state of Florida, named to Bill Buchalter’s Florida Super 26, was recognized on the Athlon Sports Top 100 High School Seniors, SuperPrep’s Top 100 nationally, and Max Emfinger’s Top 200.

He got married to Charity Washington in 2008.

Leon Washington Net Worth

Leon Washington is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leon Washington 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was awarded his Mr. Football Award at He won the Mr. Football Award at Andrew Jackson High School in 2001. High School in 2001.

He broke the NFL single-game record by reversing two kickoffs for touchdowns during the 2010 game of the Seattle Seahawks against the San Diego Chargers.

Leon Dewitt Washington Sr. (born August 29, 1982) is a former American football running back and return specialist. He currently serves as a coach for the Detroit Lions. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State. Washington also played for the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Leon Washington Dating?

According to our records, Leon Washington married to Charity Washington. As of December 1, 2023, Leon Washington’s is not dating anyone.

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Washington was selected in the fourth round (117th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. The pick used was obtained by the Jets from the Kansas City Chiefs, as compensation for the release of former Jets head coach Herman Edwards.

Facts & Trivia

Leon Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Leon Washington celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.

In a Week 9 game against the Buffalo Bills on November 2, 2008, Washington made a play as a kick returner when he noticed a kickoff was headed out of bounds at the 8-yard line. When he saw the ball would stay in bounds, Washington straddled the sideline and then put his hand on the ball. The officials initially spotted the ball at the 8-yard line before Washington reminded them that, according to the rulebook, the ball is out of bounds when a player standing out of bounds touches it, meaning the correct call was Illegal procedure. This gave the Jets the ball at the 40-yard line, a 32-yard gain in field position.

Top Facts about Leon Washington

1. Leon Washington is a retired NFL running back.
2. He played for the Jets, Seahawks, Patriots and Titans.
3. Washington was a two-time Pro Bowler (2008, 2012).
4. He holds the record for most kickoff return touchdowns in Jets history.
5. Washington had over 7,500 all-purpose yards in his career.
6. He currently coaches at Jacksonville State University.
7. Washington was named to the Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame.
8. He won a national championship with Florida State in 1999.
9. Washington was drafted by the Jets in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.
10. He has been involved in various charitable endeavors throughout his career.

Who drafted Leon Washington?

Draft: New York Jets in the 4th round (117th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.

What college did Leon Washington go to?

Florida State University

Is Leon Washington married?

Charity Washington

Who does Leon Washington play for?

Tennessee Titans