John Washington (American football)

John Washington
No. 73, 76
PositionsDefensive end
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1963-02-20) February 20, 1963
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High schoolSterling Aviation
(Houston, Texas)
CollegeOklahoma St.
NFL draft1986: 3rd round, 73rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks1.0
Fumble recoveries2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Earl Washington (born February 20, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) between 1986 and 1993 for the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. He played college football at Oklahoma State University and was selected in the third round of the 1986 NFL draft with the 73rd overall pick.[1]

One of his biggest contributions to the game while playing for the Giants was making a goal line stand in a 1990 divisional playoff game versus the Chicago Bears. On 4th and goal at the Giants' 1 yard line, Washington eluded a blocker and stuffed fullback Brad Muster. His stop prevented the Bears from cutting into the Giants' 10-0 second quarter lead and the Giants cruised the rest of the way to a 31–3 victory en route to their second Super Bowl championship.

References

  1. ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.