Lorenzo Washington
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | December 2, 1986 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 296 lb (134 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Loganville (GA) Grayson |
| College: | Alabama |
| Position: | Defensive end |
| Undrafted: | 2010 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Lorenzo Washington (December 2, 1986 – February 14, 2021) was an American professional
He was also a member of the New England Patriots, New York Jets and Detroit Lions.
College career
A native of Loganville, Georgia, Washington attended Grayson High School before enrolling at the University of Alabama.[1][2][3] In August 2008, head coach Nick Saban moved him from nose tackle to defensive end.[4] Washington was a member of Alabama's 2009 national championship team.[5]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
After going undrafted in the
New England Patriots
Washington was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad on November 3, 2010.[8] He was released on January 3, 2011.[9]
New York Jets
Washington was signed by the New York Jets to a future contract on January 26, 2011.[10] He was waived on September 2.[11]
Detroit Lions
On September 2, 2012, the Detroit Lions signed Washington to their practice squad.[12]
Death
Washington died in his Dallas home of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on February 14, 2021, aged 34.[13][14]
References
- ^ Barnhart, Tony (August 25, 2008). "Atlanta's SEC impact: Alabama's Lorenzo Washington". Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ^ "It's UGA or 'Bama for blue-chipper: Grayson lineman highly sought". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. January 28, 2004.
- ^ "Washington picks Tide over Bulldogs". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. January 29, 2004.
- ^ Estes, Gentry (August 22, 2008). "Nick Saban moves Lorenzo Washington to defensive end, leaving nose tackle to Terrence Cody and Josh Chapman". Times-Tribune. Archived from the original on October 6, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- ^ Goodbread, Chase (April 25, 2010). "Tide's Johnson, Deaderick drafted in final round". Tuscaloosa News.
- ^ Herndon, Mike (April 25, 2010). "Lorenzo Washington agrees to free agent deal with Dallas". The Press Register. Advance Publications. Archived from the original on April 27, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ Archer, Todd (July 29, 2010). "Cowboys cut kicker Alvarado, DE Washington and add Teddy Williams, Sadler-McQueen". The Dallas Morning News. A. H. Belo Corporation. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ Reiss, Mike (November 3, 2010). "DL Washington joins practice squad". ESPN. Archived from the original on November 8, 2010. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ Price, Christopher (January 3, 2011). "Pats Put Ron Brace on IR, release Lorenzo Washington". WEEI Sports Radio Network. Archived from the original on October 8, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ "Transactions". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 4, 2011. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
- ^ Mehta, Manish (September 3, 2011). "Jets trim roster to 53; make two trades". New York Daily News. Mortimer Zuckerman. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
- ^ "Detroit Lions Fill Practice Squad Roster". September 2, 2012.
- ^ "Former Alabama DL Lorenzo Washington passes away". BamaOnLine.
- ^ Guerrero, Maria (February 24, 2021). "17 Dallas County Deaths Investigated for Possible Links to Winter Storm". NBCDFW. Retrieved January 1, 2022.