Michael Washington (born October 19, 1986) is an

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wide receiver who is a free agent. He played

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at the

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2011.

Early life

Washington attended

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, where he was a member of the football team as well as the

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team.

College career

Washington committed to

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on January 26, 2005. Washington played sparingly for his first 3 seasons with the Warriors. Washington saw a much larger role as a senior in 2008, catching 62 passes for 789 yards and six receiving touchdowns. Washington was named Second Team All-

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Statistics

Professional career

Pittsburgh Power

On October 21, 2010, Washington was assigned to the

. Washington played a large role for the expansion Power. Washington returned to the Power in 2013 on a new three-year contract.

Spokane Shock

In October 2013, Washington was traded to the Spokane Shock for

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and

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Arizona Rattlers

On March 2, 2016, Washington was assigned to the

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Tampa Bay Storm

On April 21, 2016, Washington was traded to the Tampa Bay Storm for future considerations. On June 7, 2016, Washington was placed on reassignment. On June 9, 2016, Washington was assigned to the Storm. On June 21, 2016, Washington was placed on reassignment.

Shanghai Skywalkers

Washington was drafted by the Shanghai Skywalkers in the eighth round of the

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. He earned Judge Spirit Award and All-Pro South Division All-Star honors after catching 47 passes for 586 yards and 15 touchdowns. He is listed on the Skywalkers' roster for the 2018 season.

Washington Valor

Washington was assigned to the Washington Valor for the 2017 season. He was placed on inactive reserve on May 16 and then placed on injured reserve on May 30, 2017.

AFL statistics

''Stats from ArenaFan'':

References

External links

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Washington, Mike 1986 births Living people American football wide receivers Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football players Pittsburgh Power players Spokane Shock players Arizona Rattlers players Players of American football from Pittsburgh Tampa Bay Storm players Shanghai Skywalkers players Washington Valor players