L'Damian Washington (born May 10, 1991) is an American football wide receiver who is currently playing for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL. He played college football at Missouri. He has played for the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Early years
Washington attended Green Oaks High School, before moving on to the University of Missouri. He was a two-year starter at wide receiver. He earned the starter job as a junior, registering 25 receptions for 443 yards and 2 touchdowns.
In 2013, Washington finished his senior season with 50 receptions for 893 yards, averaging 17.9 yards per catch and 10 touchdowns, including a 96-yard touchdown catch against South Carolina. He was also voted a team captain the same year.
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Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Washington was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent after the 2014 NFL Draft. He suffered a right shoulder injury in June, that forced him to miss most of the organized team activities. He returned in time for the start of training camp, but injuries on the defensive line forced the team to waive him on August 2.
San Francisco 49ers
Washington was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers on August 3, 2014. He was cut on August 30.
New York Giants
Washington was signed to the New York Giants practice squad on September 16, 2014. He was released on September 24.
Cleveland Browns
Washington was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad on October 21, 2014. He was waived on November 25.
Miami Dolphins
Washington was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad on December 3, 2014.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Washington to a futures contract on January 8, 2015. On May 21, he was placed on the injured reserve list and was waived injured 5 days later, after splitting his calf in two and tearing it off the bone.
Kansas City Chiefs
Washington signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on August 3, 2015. He was released by the team on August 30.
Edmonton Eskimos
On September 1, 2016, Washington was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He was released from the practice roster on September 13.
Personal life
Washington graduated the University of Missouri with a psychology degree in 4 years, despite having lost both of his parents at an early age. His father was murdered when he was only 5, and his mother had a stroke and died at his high school basketball game when he was only 15.
Washington is one of four brothers (La'Courtney, Tobias, Tomarious), once their mom had passed they had all decided to remain together as one taking care of each other. Washington was also accompanied by his best friends and also high school teammates; Joshua, Roovelroe and Jordan. L'Damian also had a best friend murdered when he was only 15.
References
External links
- L'Damian Washington continues the fight
- Video: L'Damian Washington Pro Day Documentary
- Missouri Tigers Bio
- L'Damian Washington Stats
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