DavidWashington

High School: First-team all-state in Class AAAA as chosen by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Second-team all-state pick by the Georgia Sports Writers Association … Athletic lineman whose combination of speed and strength are a fit at defensive end or tackle … Played both positions at Lovejoy High School in Hampton, Ga … Two-year selection on the all-region and all-county team … Senior year statistics featured 95 tackles, 13 quarterback sacks, nine additional tackles for loss, 10 QB hurries, four fumbles caused, two fumble recoveries and two blocked punts … Played in the Georgia North-South All-Star Game … Coached by Al Hughes … “David is a dominating player with a great motor,” Hughes said. “He’s an outstanding player, extremely quick for a big man.” … Won two regional championships in wrestling … Athleticism demonstrated by the fact that his track events included the shot put, discus throw and the 4×100-meter relay … Won the shot and discus championships as a junior.

Personal: Born in Atlanta, Ga. … Son of Janice L. Cox and James Washington … Has a cousin, Eugene Harris, who played football at Miami (Ohio) … Major is undeclared.