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DB Donald Washington III (Official Thread)

GREAT!! I love his athleticism. Glad to have guys like Donald on this team. He is a ture class act and will live his dream of playing football for the Buckeyes. Welcome aboard man, you could really help us out on the road to another National Championshp.
 
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"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 shows terrific athletic ability, the ability to make people miss after the catch and the skills to beat defenders deep. Shows good acceleration and burst off the line to go with excellent agility and body control.

"He's a big threat after the catch and knows how to get open."

I am so thankful for guys like Don Washington! They are Hard working, plyable individuals.

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
GPA: 3.3
Donald really seems like "The Student Athlete". Nice pick up for the Buck! Welcome aboard Don!!
Moose
 
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Washington Verbals During OSU Visit
By Steve Helwagen Managing Editor
Date: Jan 30, 2005

Indianapolis Franklin Central wide receiver/defensive back Donald Washington became OSU's 16th verbal commitment during his weekend official visit. Click this free link for more.
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Prior to his visit to Ohio State this weekend, Indianapolis Franklin Central wide receiver/defensive back Donald Washington was said to consider playing at Ohio State as a “dream.”

Washington (6-2, 185, 4.45) made that dream come true when he verbaled to the Buckeyes over Indiana and Illinois.

“It’s the tradition,” Washington said. “I like it there and I liked the people there.”

Washington was hosted by Shaun Lane, but he said he got along “with all of them.

“This was the first time I got to see the stadium in person and it was impressive as well.”

He was a fine-two way player for Franklin Central, which finished its season 6-4. Washington had 45 catches for 800 yards and 10 TDs. He also had four picks (2 for TDs) and 2 fumble recoveries. Washington reports a 3.2 GPA and a 19 ACT.

As a junior, Washington recorded over 40 receptions for 800 yards and 13 touchdowns while playing the entire season with a broken foot. Prior to that, he became the first sophomore in Indiana High School history to win the state long jump.

“They’re looking at me as a safety,” Washington said. “I think they like my height and my hitting ability. I really like (defensive backs coach Mel) Tucker. He’s a great guy.”

When asked when he became an Ohio State fan, Washington said, “Probably since 2002, when they won the national championship.”

Washington said he enjoyed a chance to also speak with OSU head coach Jim Tressel.

“I talked to him yesterday,” Washington said. “Everything he had to say was good.”

Washington, who holds a 3.2 GPA and scored a 19 on the ACT, becomes OSU’s 16th verbal commitment in a class that could number between 18 and 20.

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congratulations, DWIII...welcome to Ohio State!!

this kid says all the right things....has decent to good academic credentials...and the bio looks like a Nate Salley type of player....only a little faster

this kid sounds like the kind that comes in under the radar and lights up opposing RBs and WRs with his hitting and athleticism

....plus....I like the idea of Ohio State getting some good players out of Indianapolis area......make no mistake about it, there are some outstanding teams over there and great players too

It would be nice to see OSU get 1 player from Indiana and 2 from Pennsylvania every year
 
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