Early years

Track and field

Washington was a standout athlete for the Waynesboro (GA) Burke Co. track team. He was timed at 10.94 seconds in the 100 meters. He also competed in the shot put, he had a career-best throw of 13.75 meters.

College career

With the Georgia Bulldogs, Washington recorded 76 tackles, 17 tackles-for-loss and 10.5 sacks, while starting 25 of the 51 games he appeared in. During the 2012 SEC Championship Game against Alabama, Washington blocked a field goal, which was recovered by teammate Alec Ogletree, who returned the blocked kick 55 yards for a touchdown.

Professional career

2013 NFL Draft

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	Arm length	Hand size	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP
6 ft 4 in	265 lb	34 in	9½ in	4.53 s	1.60 s	2.59 s			39 in	10 ft 8 in	36 reps

At the combine, Washington led linebackers in the 225-pound bench press with 36 repetitions.

Chicago Bears

Washington was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth-round (188th overall) to play exclusively at left defensive end. He and fifth-round pick Jordan Mills signed four-year contracts with the team on May 1, 2012.

Washington appeared in two games in 2013, both against the Detroit Lions, making his NFL debut on September 29 against the Lions, recording a tackle.

In Week 12 of 2014 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington recorded his first career sack.

On September 13 2015, during the regular-season opener against the Green Bay Packers, Washington suffered a season-ending quadriceps injury and was placed on injured reserve.

Personal life

On June 20, 2014, Washington was arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license, but was released after paying a fine.

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