2006: Washington-whose running style is reminiscent of bull-like former teammate LenDale White-will compete for playing time at tailback as a junior in 2006. He will sit out 2006 spring practice while academically ineligible.

2005: Washington was sidelined for his second consecutive year while academically ineligible as a sophomore in 2005. He had an impressive showing in 2005 spring practice.

2004: Washington redshirted the 2004 season while academically ineligible. He missed 2004 spring practice while recovering from the ankle injury.

2003: Washington was a backup tailback and played on special teams as a first-year freshman in 2003. Overall in 2003 while appearing in 7 games (all but California, Arizona State, Arizona, UCLA, Oregon State and Michigan), he ran for 65 yards on 19 carries (3.4 avg.), caught a 6-yard pass and made 3 tackles. He sprained his right ankle against Hawaii and missed USC's next 2 games, then reinjured the ankle against Washington State and missed the last 4 contests (a stress fracture also was discovered in the ankle).

High School: South Torrance (Calif.) High. He ran for 1,549 yards on 140 carries (11.1 avg.) with 23 TDs and caught 13 passes for 200 yards (15.4 avg.) with 2 TDs in 2002 despite missing 5 games with a knee injury. As a junior in 2001, he was named to the All-CIF Division X first team, Los Angeles Times All-South Bay first team, South Bay Daily Breeze All-South Bay first team and All-Ocean League first team. He gained 1,975 yards on 225 carries (8.8 avg.) with 26 TDs, plus had 22 catches for 273 yards (12.4 avg.) with 2 TDs and returned 10 kickoffs for 324 yards (32.4 avg.) in 2001. As a sophomore in 2000, he made the All-Ocean League first team as he rushed for 1,548 yards on 179 carries (8.6 avg.). He also competed for South Torrance's soccer and track (with a best of 10.5 in the 100 meters) teams.

Personal: A sociology major at USC.