Lorenzo Washington
Lorenzo Washington was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football for the Alabama [Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide].
He was also a member of the New England Patriots, New York Jets and Detroit Lions.
College career
A native of Loganville, Georgia, Washington attended Grayson High School before enrolling at the University of Alabama. In August 2008, head coach Nick Saban moved him from nose tackle to defensive end. Washington was a member of Alabama's 2009 [Alabama Crimson Tide football team|2009 national championship team].
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL draft, Washington signed with the Dallas Cowboys on April 25, 2010. He was released on July 29, 2010, after a hamstring injury prevented Washington from practicing with the team.
Washington was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad on November 3, 2010. He was released on January 3, 2011.
Washington was signed by the New York Jets to a future contract on January 26, 2011. He was waived on September 2.
Detroit Lions
On September 2, 2012, the Detroit Lions signed Washington to their practice squad.
Death
Washington died in his Dallas home of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on February 14, 2021, aged 34.