Marcus Washington
Marcus Cornelius Washington is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft. He was later signed by the Washington Redskins in 2004, and played there for five seasons.
Early life
Washington attended Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama, where he lettered in both basketball and football.College career
As a senior at Auburn University, Washington played defensive end and posted seven sacks and 52 tackles.Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 28th pick in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft. After four seasons as a linebacker with the Colts, they were unable to make him an offer because of the expected cost of re-signing Peyton Manning.Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins signed Washington on March 5, 2004. During his five-year tenure with the Redskins he made the Pro Bowl in 2004 and was named an alternate in 2005 and 2006.Washington was released by the Redskins on February 20, 2009.