| Penn State Nittany Lions–No. 9 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Class | Junior |
| Major | Communications |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 16, 2003 [1] |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 199 lb (90 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Penn State (2023–present) |
| High school | Venice (Venice, Florida) |
Elliot Washington II (born December 16, 2003) [1] is an American football cornerback for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Washington is from Venice, Florida. [2] He attended Venice High School where he played football as a defensive back and competed in track and field. [3] He became a starter for the Venice football team as a freshman. [3] He helped Venice to a state championship as a junior and a state championship appearance as a senior; he was a one-year team captain and as a senior totaled 36 tackles and four interceptions. [2] Washington was a four-star prospect and ESPN ranked him as the 54th-best player nationally as well as the fourth-best safety. [4] He initially committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide but later flipped to the Penn State Nittany Lions. [5]
Washington appeared in 10 games as a true freshman in 2023, being used as a backup on defense and on special teams. [6] He finished the season with nine tackles. [2] As a sophomore in 2024, he was Penn State's top backup cornerback. [7] He appeared in 14 games and posted 26 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception. [8]