Washington, who began his college career at Georgia, hits the transfer portal once more in preparation for the 2024 season. This time, he’s looking for a third program to call home. Washington has signed the required documents to access the portal, according to Fawcett, and has three years left to remain eligible.

In his lone season with the Bulldogs at Georgia, Washington recorded just one tackle against Samford. Despite having a history with Georgia—his father, Marcus Washington Sr., was a linebacker for the Bulldogs, and his son spent time in the locker room growing up—he chose to leave the program. having spent a large portion of his life in Athens following his father’s signing with Georgia at the age of five months.

Washington saw action in 13 of Louisville’s 14 games during the previous season with the Cardinals, but he did not record any stats. Ahead of his third college football season, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound defensive back intends to make his third portal entry.

Grovetown High School in Georgia was the high school football team where Washington, a four-star prospect, played. In the 2022 cycle, he was ranked as the No. 14 cornerback and the No. 110 overall recruit by On3’s Industry Rankings, a weighted average that takes into account all four of the major recruiting media companies.

Washington changed his high school classification to participate in the 2022 prep season. As a senior, he recorded 48 tackles, one sack, and two fumble recoveries. He also demonstrated his speed by returning 14 kickoffs for 200 yards.

as a standout in track and field.”Among the 2023 cycle’s most physically gifted cornerbacks.” turns in 100-meter times that are consistently under 11.0 seconds, with a sophomore personal best of 10.76. Regarding Washington after high school, On3 Director of Scouting Charles Power stated, “Also tests as a top athlete in the combine setting.” Pairs well with good size, standing six feet and 180 pounds. plays primarily as his high school’s corner and safety. demonstrates some physicality on special teams and as a run defender. comparatively little influence during other game phases in contrast to other top corners who frequently play on both sides of the ball. Will need to keep honing both his ball handling and all-around playmaking abilities.