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

No. 56, 86, 50, 52, 55
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 overall pick
Career history
Denver Broncos (1970–1971) Buffalo Bills (1972–1974) San Francisco 49ers (1975–1977) Detroit Lions (1978–1979) New Orleans Saints (1980)
Awards and highlights
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.