Al Washington - #52 - LB - Ohio State - Profile

COLLEGE: "Al's biggest asset is taht he can play both inside and outside," said Michaels, "His strengths are speed and versatility."... personnel director Mike Hickey. "Al had good pass drop and hands along with the range we look for. He has the athletic ability to ward off blockers at the point of attack and move to the outside to get into the action. He has shown the ability to cover back in passing situations." ... two-time Sporting News Honorable Mention All-America and UPI Honorable Mention Big Ten ... switched to outside LB last year at Ohio State after playing the middle the three previous seasons ... led the Buckeyes in tackles as a sophomore (146) and junior (120) ... recorded 16 QB sacks in final two years (9 in 1979, 7 in 1980) ... was leading tackler (12) in 1980 Rose Bowl vs. USC ... also played in Sugar, Gator, Fiesta and Hula bowls ... recovered blocked kick for TD vs. SMU in 1978 ... had three career interceptions ... 88th player selected in draft.

PERSONAL: Married in June (wife Jenetta) ... majored in marketing ... All-America at Benedictine High in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio ... played TE, FB and LB in senior year ... caught 10 TD passes ... also earned All-State honors in track and basketball ... hopes to become a CPA following football career ... his uncle Dick Arrington, played guard for New England in the mid-'60s following his college career at Notre Dame ... was very active volunteer for the Heart Fund and Easter Seals in Columbus ... good friend and former teammate of Chris Ward ... oldest of five children ... birthplace: Erie, PA.

From 1981 Jets yearbook.