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DB Donald Washington III (official thread)
Donald Washington III
Wide Receiver / Athlete
Indianapolis Franklin Central
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 180 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.5 seconds
Bench max: 245 pounds
Bench reps: 12
Squat max: 365 pounds
Vertical leap: 39 inches
Shuttle time: 4.12 seconds
2003 stats (offense): 45 receptions, 797 yards, 7 TD's
2004 stats (offense): 42 receptions, 658 yards, 7 TD's
2004 stats (defense): 67 tackles, 4 INT's, 2 TD's
2004 stats (special): 29.2 yds per kick return; 19.8 yds per punt return
GPA: 3.3
Won state title in long jump as a sophomore and junior; placed second as a senior.
A possible "sleeper-athlete" who performed well at the OSU Nike camp, leading all attendees with a 39" verticle jump. His film (as a WR) is decent, but he didn't have many chances to showcase his speed as his QB underthrew him most of the time on fly routes. In one clip, however, he shows great football speed, as he makes the catch over the middle and proceeds to accelerate past no less than four defenders. He also plays DB.
He claims offers from Stanford and Eastern Michigan, and likes OSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, and several others; academics and distance will be factors in his decision. His high school coach played at Purdue, so the Boilermakers will be a major factor.
Overall, he is a raw prospect, with lots of athleticism, and just the type who could make huge strides as a senior. One to watch....
Last edited by LordJeffBuck; 07-18-2005 at 07:22 AM.
Reason: Added photo and senior year stats
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05-31-2004, 02:42 PM
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Nice update, LJB.
Here are a few pics...
  
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Washington wins IN state title in long jump
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Franklin Central junior Donald Washington was the only other repeat winner, claiming the long jump with a best of 23-43/4.
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06-15-2004, 05:48 PM
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Indy newspaper article on Washington
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Last season, it was somewhat unexpected. This time, it was no surprise.
Franklin Central junior Donald Washington repeated as state long jump champion June 5 and has his sights set on a third next year.
Seeded No. 6 going into the finals, Washington scratched on his first two jumps before landing one that registered 23-43/4. Luckily, that was good enough to propel him to a state title, because he scratched twice more before spraining his ankle on his final attempt.
Washington, a three-sport athlete and one of only two nonseniors to win an individual state title this year, was not surprised that his only jump was the best anyone had on the day.
"Going in, I kind of knew I was going to win," said Washington, who finished fourth in the state meet as a freshman. "But I think it was harder than last year. This year I felt like I had a target on my back."
While Washington may be a gifted athlete, the titles have been the product of hours of hard work, according to head coach Jim Hoskins.
"Donald is definitely a leader who leads through work ethic," Hoskins said. "When your best leaders are your best athletes, that's pretty easy to coach."
Washington wants to win a third state title but has his eyes set on something else next year.
"I think (a third title) will be the hardest," he said. "I guess I'll have a target on my front and my back. But I won't care, if I get the state record (24-73/4)."
Washington plans to play football and run track in college, but he has no plans yet as to where.
In the meantime, Hoskins is thrilled to have him back for a final season.
"I think you'll see some explosions out of him next year," he said. "A repeat is a big deal -- there's a lot of pressure on returning champs. It's a tough gig."
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In a new Rivals article, Washington claims the following offers: Stanford, Eastern Michigan, Miami (Ohio),Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Duke.
This weekend, Washington will compete in the long jump at the Adidas Outdoor National Championships in Raleigh, N.C.
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