Leon Washington

Leon Washington
Washington at a pep rally in Times Square in 2010
Central State Marauders
TitleOffensive coordinator/quarterbacks
Personal information
Born (1982-08-29) August 29, 1982
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High schoolAndrew Jackson (Jacksonville)
CollegeFlorida State (2002–2005)
NFL draft2006: 4th round, 117th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards2,271
Rushing touchdowns16
Receiving yards1,286
Receiving touchdowns4
Return yards9,346
Return touchdowns8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Leon Dewitt Washington Sr. (born August 29, 1982) is an American former professional football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) as a running back and return specialist and made two Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams during his career. Washington holds many kick return records for both the Jets and Seattle Seahawks.

Washington played college football for the Florida State Seminoles. He was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He also played for the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, and Tennessee Titans.