Buckeye Bits: A returning starter at cornerback opposite Malcolm Jenkins ... impressive with his athleticism and quick grasp of the game ... can play either field or cover corner ... tons of big-play potential.

2007 (Sophomore): Starting cornerback with 39 tackles for the season ... 70-yard interception return for a touchdown against Kent State ... fumble recovery at Penn State ... five solo stops at Michigan ... defensive player of week: Washington, Kent State ... special teams dog tags: Wisconsin ... SAE award for outstanding player in Homecoming game ...second-year letterman.

2006 (Freshman): Named the team’s most outstanding first-year defensive player ... started nine games when Ohio State opened in its nickel package ... played in all 13 games and collected 41 tackles, which ranked eighth on the team and fourth among defensive backs ... 28 of his tackles were solo, which ranked sixth of the team ... turned in one of the season’s big plays when he scooped up a Texas fumble near the OSU goal line and returned it 48 yards to midfield (Buckeyes scored five plays later to go up 7-0) ... had a career-seven tackles in the national championship game, including six solos ... notched two solo stops in the win over Michigan ... was in on tackles behind the line of scrimmage at Texas and vs. Indiana ... forced fumbles vs. Bowling Green and Indiana.

2005 (Redshirt): Played on the scout team ... did not see any game action.

High School: One of the top defensive backs in Indiana ... also played wide receiver, but was recruited for his defensive ability ... was a “big-play” player on offense, averaging 17 yards a catch and scoring 10 touchdowns on 47 receptions ... got the attention of the college recruiters by running a 4.5 40 and recording a vertical leap of 38 inches ... captured the state long jump championship as a junior and senior ... also an honor student.

Personal: Son of Donald and Cherry Washington.