| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | (1986-12-02)December 2, 1986 Loganville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died: | February 14, 2021(2021-02-14) (aged 34) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 296 lb (134 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Loganville (GA) Grayson |
| College: | Alabama |
| Position: | Defensive end |
| Undrafted: | 2010 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Lorenzo Washington (December 2, 1986 – February 14, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college footballatAlabama.
He was also a member of the New England Patriots, New York Jets and Detroit Lions.
A native of Loganville, Georgia, Washington attended Grayson High School before enrolling at the University of Alabama.[1][2][3] In August 2008, head coach Nick Saban moved him from nose tackle to defensive end.[4] Washington was a member of Alabama's 2009 national championship team.[5]
After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Washington signed with the Dallas Cowboys on April 25, 2010.[6] He was released on July 29, 2010, after a hamstring injury prevented Washington from practicing with the team.[7]
Washington was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad on November 3, 2010.[8] He was released on January 3, 2011.[9]
Washington was signed by the New York Jets to a future contract on January 26, 2011.[10] He was waived on September 2.[11]
On September 2, 2012, the Detroit Lions signed Washington to their practice squad.[12]
Washington died in his Dallas home of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on February 14, 2021, aged 34.[13][14]
