Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2009
- Class:
- 1990
Ted Washington (1987-90) was a dominating defensive lineman for the Cardinals, amassing 298 tackles and 14 sacks in his career. He produced 76 tackles, seven sacks and three blocked field goals as a senior in 1990, earning All-South Independent honors as the Cardinals posted a 10-1-1 record and beat Alabama 34-7 in the Fiesta Bowl.
Like Roman Oben, Washington's jersey has been honored and is displayed at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Washington was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the 25th pick overall and went on to play 17 seasons in the NFL for the 49ers (1992-93), Denver Broncos (1994-95), Buffalo Bills (1996-2000), Chicago Bears (2001-02), New England Patriots (2002-2003), Oakland Raiders (2004-05)l and Cleveland Browns (2006-07). He was a member of the 2004 New England Super Bowl Championship team.
Washington has been very active in community involvement throughout his career, has been a multi-year nominee for NFL Man of the Year, and started the Ted Washington Foundation in 1998 to benefit youth charities.
