Dave Washington

Dave Washington Jr. (September 12, 1948 – October 11, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for 11 seasons with five teams in the National Football League (NFL) from 1970 to 1980.

Dave Washington

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Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1948-09-12)September 12, 1948 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
Died:	October 11, 2021(2021-10-11) (aged 73)
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school:	Druid (Tuscaloosa)
College:	Alcorn State
NFL draft:	1970: 9th round, 219th pick
Career history
Denver Broncos (1970–1971) Buffalo Bills (1972–1974) San Francisco 49ers (1975–1977) Detroit Lions (1978–1979) New Orleans Saints (1980)
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (1976)
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries: 15 Interceptions: 6 Defensive TDs: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Washington played college football for the Alcorn State Braves and was selected in the ninth round of the 1970 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.^[1] He was a one time Pro Bowler in 1976.