John Washington (American football)

For other people named John Washington, see John Washington (disambiguation).

John Earl Washington (born February 20, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) between 1986 and 1993 for the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. He played college football at Oklahoma State University and was selected in the third round of the 1986 NFL draft.

John Washington

No. 73, 76
Position:	Defensive end Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1963-02-20) February 20, 1963 Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:	Sterling Aviation (Houston, Texas)
College:	Oklahoma St.
NFL draft:	1986 / round: 3 / pick: 73
Career history
New York Giants (1986–1992) Atlanta Falcons (1992) New England Patriots (1993)
Career highlights and awards
2× Super Bowl champion (XXI, XXV) 2× Second-team All-Big Eight (1984, 1985)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks: 1.0 Fumble recoveries: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

One of his biggest contributions to the game while playing for the Giants was making a goal line stand in a 1990 divisional playoff game versus the Chicago Bears. On 4th and goal at the Giants' 1 yard line, Washington eluded a blocker and stuffed fullback Brad Muster. His stop prevented the Bears from cutting into the Giants' 10-0 second quarter lead and the Giants cruised the rest of the way to a 31–3 victory en route to their second Super Bowl championship.