Chris Washington (American football)

Chris Washington
No. 54, 51, 52
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1962-03-06) March 6, 1962 (age 62)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Julian (Chicago, Illinois)
College:Iowa St.
NFL draft:1984 / round: 6 / pick: 142
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:17.5
Interceptions:1
Fumble recoveries:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Christopher Washington (born March 6, 1962) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers, and Phoenix Cardinals. Washington was a member of the 49ers Super Bowl championship team in 1989.

Professional career

In his seven seasons in the NFL, Washington played five years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one year with the Phoenix Cardinals, and a year with the San Francisco 49ers. Washington still holds the leading record in tackles with 457 at Iowa State University and is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Washington's career ended as a result of injuries.[1] He was inducted into the Iowa State Cyclones Hall of Fame in 2009.[2][3]

Personal life

Washington resides in Gilbert, Arizona.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Chris Washington Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Football Hall of Famer Chris Washington". CycloneFanatic.com. April 27, 2018. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  3. ^ "Chris Washington - Hall of Fame Class of 2009". Iowa State University Athletics. Retrieved November 21, 2021.


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