Brian Washington - #48 - SS - Nebraska - Profile

PRO: Starting SS for the past 3 seasons who is on the verge of Pro Bowl honors ...earned recognition of teammates by being elected Jets MVP in 1992 and tying for runner-up honors in 1993 ...a leader on the defense who is one of the team's top tacklers totaling 299 over his 1st 3 years, 2nd only to Kyle Clifton (421) on the team in that span ...needs just 1 INT in 1994 to break into the top 10 on the Jets' all-time INT list...has started 75 games in his NFL career ...has 462 tackles, 19 INT and 49 passes defensed in 5 seasons ...1993: started all 16 games for the 3rd time in his career and led the Jets in INT for the 2nd consecutive season with 6-128 ...his 128 return yards were 3rd-best among the AFC INT leaders ...was named 1st team All-Pro by Football Digest and was named to the USA Today All-Joe team for the 2nd straight year ...had a hand in 9 of the Jets 37 takeaways ...finished 4th on the team in tackles (94), tied for 2nd in FF (3) and led the team in passes defensed (11)...had strong game at NE with 7 tackles, 1 INT and a key FR at the end of the game to preserve a Jets' win ...matched a season-high with 7 tackles at RAI in game 5 and had 2 INT, 1 returned 62 yards for a TD ...1992: was voted team MVP by his teammates and was also named to Dr. Z's Sports Illustrated All-Pro team and USA Today's All-Joe team ...finished among the team leaders in every defensive category with 108 tackles (3rd), a team-high 6 INT (tied for 5th in the AFC), 3 FF (1st), 2 FR (3rd) and 14 passes defensed (2nd) ...began earning a reputation as a ball hawk as he had a hand in 10 of the Jets' 38 take-aways ...won AFC "Defensive Player of the Week" honors in game 13 win at BUF with 7 tackles and 2 INT, 1 of which he returned 23 yards for a TD and, a 4-17 Jet lead with 1:41 remaining ...he later intercepted another Jim Kelly pass to seal the Jets' 1st victory over BUF since 1987 ...had another sparkling performance in game 9 at DEN with 7 tackles, 1 pass defensed, 2 INT and 1 FF...had 2 FR in game 8 vs. MIA ...was one of only 9 players to start all 16 games ..:1991 : started 16 games and also occasionally played LB Inthe dime package ...flnlshed econd on the team in tackles with 107 and helped the Jets lead to AFC in rushing defense (90.1 )...also finished 2 o, the team in passes defensed with 10...was awarded defensive game ball In game 12 vs SD with 10 tackles, 1 sack and 1 FF...1990: played 14 games and started 13 at SS...finished season 4th on the with 84 tackles in addition to 5 passes defensed and 1 sack ...was tied for 2nd on team with 3-22INT...had 1 INT and 2 passes defensed in game 15 vs. NE...played well in game 1 at CIN with 1 INT...rejoined the JETS after being reinstated from the reserve/left squad list during offseason ...1989: placed on the reserve/left squad list after deciding to take a leave from football for personal reasons upon his arrival to New York (after 1 practice) ...came to the Jets in week 2 after being waived by CLE ...spent 1st week of season on CLE's I li,st...1988: in his rookie season played 16 games (14 starts) at SS...flmshed 6th on club with 69 tackles (46 solo) and 4th with 9 passes defensed ...had 3 INT and 1/2 QB sack ...also totaled 7 special teams tackles ...made his 1st INT vs. PIT on 10/2 and returned it 75 yards (5th longest in Browns' history) ...the INT return was also the season's 2nd longest in the NFL and longest ever by a CLE rookie during regular season ...was picked by CLE in the 10th round of 1988 draft.

COLLEGE: A 4-year letterman and All Big-8 performer ...for his career totaled 94 tackles (51 solo). 5 INT and 12 passes defensed ...made varsity team as a freshman (a rarity at Nebraska).

PERSONAL: Wife Debbie, daughter Rachael 2...majored in consumer science ...attended Highlands High in his hometown of Richmond, VA where he earned Parade and Street & Smith AII- America honors ...also participated in basketball (all-state), track, tennis and boxing in high school ...while out of football in 1989 he managed his father-in-law's restaurant and now spends his offseasons working in the restaurant business.

From 1994 Jets Media Guide