46 Facts About Leon Washington

Leon Washington was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft.

Leon Washington played for the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, and Tennessee Titans.

Leon Washington attended Andrew Jackson High School where he proved himself an exceptional all-around athlete, dominating in football as running back, cornerback, and wide receiver.

Leon Washington was named to the PrepStar Dream Team, rated by Rivals100.

Leon Washington was named the Florida Kids' No 28 prospect from the state of Florida, named to Bill Buchalter's Florida Super 26, was recognized on the Athlon Sports Top 100 High School Seniors, SuperPrep's Top 100 nationally, and Max Emfinger's Top 200.

Leon Washington selected Florida State over the universities of Florida, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Maryland.

Leon Washington received an athletic scholarship to attend Florida State University, where he played for the Florida State Seminoles football team from 2002 to 2005.

Leon Washington led the team with 273 total return yards and in punt return average and kickoff return average.

Leon Washington became the first true freshman at FSU to record a 100-yard rushing game since Travis Minor in 1997.

Leon Washington was named ACC Specialist of the Week twice for his performances against Clemson and Duke, he led the Seminoles in rushing in the Sugar Bowl vs Georgia with 48 yards on 10 carries, he returned a kickoff 97 yards for a score against Clemson, he recovered a blocked punt in the endzone for a touchdown against Duke, and finished the year with 11 tackles on special teams with two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Leon Washington was the second leading rusher with 387 yards and a 5.2 yards per carry average despite missing four games after dislocating his right elbow in the first quarter of the season opener against North Carolina.

Leon Washington rushed for a season-high 121 yards on 17 carries against NC State, the highest total by a Florida State running back during the season.

Leon Washington scored the game-winning touchdown in the second overtime against the North Carolina Wolfpack on a 12-yard run to clinch the Seminole's 11th ACC Championship in 12 years as a league member.

Leon Washington rushed for 69 yards on 13 carries in Florida State's victory over Virginia and 65 yards on 15 carries in the Seminoles' victory over Florida.

Leon Washington's 16.3 yards per rush is a single-game Florida State record while his 195 yards is the second most by a Seminole player in a bowl game.

Leon Washington earned All-ACC second-team honors and was named as the Seminoles' offensive Most Valuable Player by the coaching staff at the team banquet.

Leon Washington played in 10 of 12 games while earning 10 starting assignments, leading the ACC in rushing yards per game with an average of 95.1.

Leon Washington ranked second nationally in average yards per carry at 6.89.

Leon Washington scored a total of 42 points to rank second on the team behind only kicker Xavier Beitia.

Leon Washington ranked second on the team in rushing yards with a 4.4 yards per carry average, and averaged 10.7 yards per catch.

Leon Washington was the 10th player in FSU history in career rushing with 2,041 yards.

Leon Washington had a season-high 179 all-purpose yards when he rushed for 87 yards and had 92 yards receiving in the Wake Forest game, including a career-long 61-yard touchdown reception.

Leon Washington returned six punts for 51 yards in the 2005 season and returned four kickoffs for 63 yards.

Leon Washington led the team in rushing in the Orange Bowl with 30 yards on six carries, and added six catches for 24 yards in that game.

Leon Washington played in 43 games over his FSU career, and was named the Seminoles' most dependable running back in spring practice in 2005 by the coaching staff.

Leon Washington was selected in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft.

Leon Washington gained some attention in his second preseason game, returning a kickoff 87 yards for a touchdown against the Leon Washington Redskins.

Leon Washington first showcased his ability on a 47-yard reception Week 3 in Buffalo.

Leon Washington helped the Jets clinch the fifth playoff spot in the AFC on New Year's Eve 2006 with a touchdown run that helped to seal a win against the Oakland Raiders in the final game of the 2006 regular season.

Leon Washington finished the regular season with 650 yards rushing and four touchdowns on 151 attempts.

Leon Washington gained 2,317 all-purpose yards in 2008, more than any other running back in the NFL.

When he saw the ball would stay in bounds, Leon Washington straddled the sideline and then put his hand on the ball.

The officials initially spotted the ball at the 8-yard line before Leon Washington reminded them that, according to the rulebook, the ball is out of bounds when a player standing out of bounds touches it, meaning the correct call was Illegal procedure.

Leon Washington was selected as AFC Special teams Player of the Week for Week 11 of the 2008 season, the first such award in his career.

Leon Washington led the league in all-purpose yards in 2008 with 1606 yards.

Leon Washington had yet to score in 2009 prior to his injury.

The Jets call their wildcat formation "Seminole" because Leon Washington lined up at quarterback, and was a Florida State Seminole.

Leon Washington was assigned the number 33 on his new team; 29 went to first-round draft pick Earl Thomas.

Leon Washington returned the opening kickoff of the 2nd half for a team record 101 yards, then in the 4th quarter he ran 99 yards for his second kickoff touchdown of the game.

On March 14,2013, Leon Washington signed with the New England Patriots.

On November 26,2013, Leon Washington signed with the Tennessee Titans.

Leon Washington re-signed with the Titans to another one-year deal on March 12,2014.

Leon Washington's contract was not renewed following the 2023 season.

Leon Washington's son is the half-brother of former Alabama CB Terrion Arnold.

Leon Washington is an NFL prospect in the upcoming 2024 NFL draft.

Leon Washington insists his gesture is a popular hand gesture among his friends in his hometown.