Mike Washington

For the wide receiver, see Mike Washington (wide receiver).

Michael Lee Washington (January 7, 1953 – December 27, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback for nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1976 to 1984.

Mike Washington

Washington playing for the Buccaneers in 1979
No. 40
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1953-01-07)January 7, 1953 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Died:	December 27, 2021(2021-12-27) (aged 68) Pike Road, Alabama, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:	Montgomery (AL) Lee
College:	Alabama
NFL draft:	1975: 3rd round, 53rd pick
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976–1984)
Career highlights and awards
National champion (1973) First-team All-American (1974) 2× First-team All-SEC (1973, 1974)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 28 Fumble recoveries: 2 Defensive TDs: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Washington was an All-American at Alabama in 1974 and was selected in the 3rd round (53rd overall) of 1975 NFL draft by the Baltimore Colts.^[1]

His career ended after a head injury in the 1984 season opener against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.