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Mark Washington

b. 1985

American gridiron football player

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About Mark Washington

Born 1985. Mark Washington is an American american football player.

Mark Terrell Washington II (born August 20, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas State Bobcats.

Early life and college career Washington was born in Harbor City, California. His father, also named Mark Washington, was a defensive end at the University of Colorado Boulder.

USA Today ranked Washington the no. 3 linebacker in the nation, and Scout.com rated Washington three stars out of five. In 2003, Washington began his college football career at Arizona State under head coach Dirk Koetter. Playing in eight games, Washington had seven tackles and a sack. After his freshman season, Washington left the football team to focus on academics. The San Francisco 49ers signed Washington as an undrafted free agent on July 18, 2007. Following the preseason, Washington was waived on September 1 but signed with the 49ers practice squad three days later.

On December 5, 2007, Washington signed with Miami Dolphins to the active roster. He played in the Dolphins' final three games of the season and had one tackle. The Dolphins released Washington on April 24, 2008. On July 31, 2011, Washington signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He was released nearly a month later on August 26.

Coaching career In 2015, Washington was outside linebackers coach at Humboldt State. The 2015 Humboldt State team went 10–2 with a second round appearance in the NCAA Division II playoffs.

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Important facts

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Education
Texas State University, Arizona State University
Also known as
Mark Terrell Washington II

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Mark Washington's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark Washington?

American gridiron football player

When was Mark Washington born?

Mark Washington was born on 20 August 1985 in Harbor City.

What is Mark Washington's occupation?

Mark Washington is an american football player.

What nationality is Mark Washington?

Mark Washington is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Washington

· Wikidata: Q6770243

· DBpedia: Mark Washington (linebacker)

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MLA: "Mark Washington." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mark-washington/.

Chicago: "Mark Washington." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mark-washington/.

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