Number 38 on the countdown is a player that Mountain West teams are very familiar with. Demitri Washington has been an issue for opposing offensive lines his whole career, and there is not a single reason to believe this year will be any different. He also is literally Mr. Washington, so that bodes well. All I’m saying is if I’m Michael Penix Jr., I’m not exactly looking forward to Washington coming to say hello in the backfield in just five and a half weeks time.
#38, Demitri Washington, 6th Year, Defensive End
Stats
Height: 6’3
Weight: 271
High school: Santa Fe Christian High School, Solana Beach, CA
How’d he get to The Blue™?
Washington had a handful of Pac 12 offers out of high school, including Arizona, Washington State and Cal. Other Mountain West schools also showed a lot of interest, but Washington came to Boise in the end to join a defense that, at the time, was led by now head coach Andy Avalos. Injuries and COVID have allowed Washington to stick around for the Broncos, and a big year could lead to hearing his name called at the NFL Draft next April.
Nickname
Mr. Washington
I’ll be honest, I’m just manifesting here. I want 38 to have a huge game in Seattle, it would just be too perfect. he would then be considered “Mr. Washington” ,and I think its almost poetic.
Look-alike
To be honest, I’m pretty sure Demitri Washington plays football better than Drake makes music, and that’s saying something because I think Drake is one of the best rappers we have ever seen. It just so happens that they look a like as well.
Career Highlights
Washington has contributed quite a bit in the last two years. Last season, he was tied for the most sacks on the team with 4.5, two of those coming against Air Force. Overall, the past two seasons have seen Demitri rack up 76 total tackles, including 35 solo tackles. Before that, his sophomore year was cut short because of COVID, but before that, as a redshirt freshman, he had 4.5 sacks and 34 tackles. He is a 4x academic All-Mountain West Player, and was picked on the Athlon Preseason All-Mountain West Second Team coming into this season.
2023 Prospectus
This is Washington’s last year on the Blue, and he has a chance to make an impact and get to the NFL. It’s reasonable to assume he will be the leader of the D Line this year, and should have a successful year. I’m projecting an improved sack total this year, pushing towards double digits. A good year with 50+ tackles and a forced fumble, and Washington should see himself playing on Sundays next season.
Is he on Twitter?
@dwash_9 is where you can find Demitri, and he is well worth the follow. He’s very active and involved in the Boise Community, where he recently helped put together the very popular Del Taco Bronco Block Party in Kuna!
Completely made up fact
Washington actually holds the key to the state of Washington. He will use it in an opening ceremony to the Washington game this year, forcing the Huskies to surrender due to Demitiri owning the state.
I didn’t know Drake was a rapper, I thought he was just a celebrity hound. Learn something new everyday…
The Buffs going to the Big 12?! Thoughts anyone?!
Colorado isn’t a big draw but how does the PAC12 survive losing another team, any team?
The PAC is on their way out. There really is no way for them to survive these losses. They are either going to fold or turn into a much less relevant conference.
Do you think we see a merge?
Maybe with Washington St and Oregon St. Cal and Stanford would probably never consider such a thing. They would rather go independent or try to get into the Ivy League. The rest of the schools are already in discussions to leave.
Idk how well in the past Oregon st football has done but ,heck last year they finished 10-3 and beat the snot out of the Florida Gators in the bowl game. Maby pull in a from Texas?
The PAC12 crapped the bed when they didn’t immediately jump on some BIG 12 teams after Texas and OU jumped ship. They brought in some scrub teams in UCF, Houston and Cincinnati. They would have had an easy sell that the BIG12 is on its way out and could have had a shot at the best remaining teams. Not saying it was a great shot, but now they are dead in the water. ESPN article says they are talking about bringing in Gonzaga and UConn. What a joke. If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a thousand times… the… Read more »
That is not that harsh of a statement as it could have been years ago. We shouldn’t want to go to the PAC. Not with all of their power schools jumping ship. USC and UCLA swung the door open and now everyone else is looking to escape.
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