Mike Washington (wide receiver)

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Mike Washington
Free agent
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1986-10-19) October 19, 1986 (age 35)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school: Aliquippa (PA)
College: Hawai'i
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Second Team All-WAC (2008)
  • CAFL All-Pro South Division All-Star (2016)
  • Judge Spirit Award (2016)
Career Arena statistics
Receptions:578
Receiving yards:7,145
Receiving TDs:146
Return yards:1,157
Return TDs:3
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Michael Washington (born October 19, 1986) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. [1] He was signed by the Pittsburgh Power as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

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Early life

Washington attended Aliquippa Senior High School in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the football team as well as the track and field team. [2]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40‡Commit date
Mike Washington
WR 		Aliquippa, Pennsylvania Aliquippa Senior High School 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)160 lb (73 kg)4.33Jan 26, 2005 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 172 (CB)   Rivals: -- (WR), -- (PA)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Hawaii Commitment List". Scout.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  • "2005 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

    College career

    Washington committed to Hawaii on January 26, 2005. [3] Washington played sparingly for his first 3 seasons with the Warriors. [4] 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-Western Athletic Conference. [5]

    Statistics

    NCAA collegiate career statistics
    Hawaii Warriors
    SeasonReceivingRushingKick returnPunt return
    RecYardsAvgTDsAttYardsAvgTDsRetYardsAvgTDsRetYardsAvgTDs
    2005 13866.60000.00000.000000
    2006 35016.70000.00000.000000
    2007 35117.01000.00913715.20510420.81
    2008 6278912.76294.50000.0019170.90
    NCAA career totals 8197612.17294.50913715.20241215.01

    Professional career

    Pittsburgh Power

    On October 21, 2010, Washington was assigned to the Pittsburgh Power. [6] Washington played a large role for the expansion Power. [7] Washington returned to the Power in 2013 on a new three-year contract. [8]

    Spokane Shock

    In October 2013, Washington was traded to the Spokane Shock for Arvell Nelson and Ben Ossai. [9]

    Arizona Rattlers

    On March 2, 2016, Washington was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers. [10]

    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 2016 CAFL Draft. [11] He earned Judge Spirit Award and All-Pro South Division All-Star honors after catching 47 passes for 586 yards and 15 touchdowns. [12] [13] [14] He is listed on the Skywalkers' roster for the 2018 season. [15]

    Washington Valor

    Washington was assigned to the Washington Valor for the 2017 season. [16] He was placed on inactive reserve on May 16 and then placed on injured reserve on May 30, 2017. [17]

    AFL statistics

    YearTeam
    RecYdsTD
    2011 Pittsburgh 1141,36730
    2012 Pittsburgh 1151,48434
    2013 Pittsburgh 1361,59536
    2014 Spokane 1061,35623
    2015 Spokane 5980115
    2016 Arizona 1170
    2016 Tampa Bay 292883
    2017 Washington 182375
    Career5787,145146

    Stats from ArenaFan: [18]

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    2. ↑ "Mike Washington, Aliquippa / Angelica Martinez, Schenley". www.post-gazette.com. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. October 28, 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
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