Tony Washington (offensive lineman)
Tony Washington (born February 17, 1986) is an offensive tackle for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1]
| No. 67 Montreal Alouettes | |
| Born: | February 17, 1986 New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | OT |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
| Weight | 320 lb (150 kg) |
| College | Abilene Christian |
| High school | Alcee Fortier |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2010–2011 | Dallas Vigilantes |
| 2011 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2012 | Allen Wranglers |
| 2012–2013 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2014–2017 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2017–2018 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2018– | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Early life
On May 9, 2003, Washington pleaded guilty to prohibitive sexual conduct after having consensual sex with his sister, Caylen. At the time, he was 16, and she was 15. Washington was processed as an adult and put in jail; he was released after one month. As a result of the charge, he is a registered sex offender.[2][3][4]
High School and College career
Washington played one year of high school football as a junior while living in New Orleans. That year, he was awarded with all-league honors as a member of the Alcee Fortier High School football team.[5] His family moved to Texas after Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans. After graduating from high school, Washington did not plan to attend college. He decided to go to college, however, after a car salesman suggested he continue his football career. He then enrolled at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.[6] While at Trinity Valley, Washington was named to the 2007 all-Southwest Junior College Football Conference first team.
Washington then attended Abilene Christian University, playing on the football team for two years. Both years he was voted the Lone Star Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year.[5]
Professional career
Though Washington excelled at the NFL Scouting Combine workouts he was undrafted.[1] He was very agile and quick for a lineman, running the 40-yard dash in 5.09 seconds.[5] After leaving school, Washington played for the Dallas Vigilantes of the Arena Football League (AFL) for two years before signing with the Calgary Stampeders in 2011. He was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League on July 4, 2012, where he won his first Grey Cup.[1]
Washington was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos from the Argos in May 2014. In his first three seasons in Edmonton he started in 48 games for the club, including the 2015 Grey Cup championship victory. Following the 2016 season Washington signed a contract extension with the Eskimos.[7] He was released by Edmonton on August 7, 2017,[8] and was immediately signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[9]
On July 22, 2018 Washington was traded with teammate Landon Rice to the Montreal Alouettes in the blockbuster Johnny Manziel deal.
References
- Cruickshank, Scott (June 19, 2011). "Controversial lineman grateful for second chance in Calgary". The National Post. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- "The Mag Archives: When the NFL doesn't give second chances". ESPN.com. 25 August 2010.
- Mitchell, Bob (24 August 2012). "Toronto Argos lineman Tony Washington seeks to overcome sex offender stigma" – via Toronto Star.
- Sullum, Jacob (July 2011). "Perverted Justice". Reason. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- "Tony Washington, OT". CBS Sports. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- Glock, Allison (August 31, 2010). "Unforgiven". ESPN The Magazine. Retrieved November 10, 2011.
- "Eskimos sign OL Washington to extension - Article - TSN". TSN. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- Campbell, Dave; Mertz, Emily. "Edmonton Eskimos release veteran Tony Washington". Global News. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- Chidley, David (8 August 2017). "Ticats Release Elliott, Kilgore; Sign Washington". CFL Enterprises. Retrieved 8 August 2017.