Todd Washington


Todd Washington is an American football coach and former offensive lineman who played eight seasons in the National Football League. In July 2019, Washington has been named an offensive assistant for the New York Jets. Washington had been named the tight ends/tackles coach for the Washington, D.C. XFL team in June 2019. Previously, he was the offensive line coach for the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football.

College career

Washington started at center and both guard slots during four seasons at Virginia Tech. He helped the Hokies average more than 200 yards rushing per game over final two seasons. He started at center as a senior, earning first-team All-Big East honors and had 81 knockdown blocks. He was selected to play on the South squad in the Senior Bowl coached by Norv Turner, then the head coach of the Washington Redskins. He was also the third ranked center heading into the NFL Draft, behind Olin Kreutz and Jermey Newberry.

Professional career

Washington played a total of eight seasons in the National Football League. He appeared in 97 games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Washington was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft.
Todd played for the Buccaneers for five seasons. He is a member of the Buccaneers' Super Bowl XXXVII Championship team. He was released by the team in February 2003.

Houston Texans

Todd signed with the Texans in 2003, starting a career high 14 straight games and was a mainstay on special teams. After the Texans fired Dom Capers and hired Head Coach Gary Kubiak, Todd was released in 2006

Cleveland Browns

On July 30, 2006, the Cleveland Browns announced the signing of Washington to a one-year contract. However, due to chronic injuries, he decided to retire and was placed on the Browns reserve/retired list on August 6, ending his playing career.

Coaching career

University of San Diego

Washington began his coaching career as the offensive line coach at the University of San Diego in 2007. His Offensive line helped Torero offense average 44.3 points per game and 483.1 total yards per game...Two senior O-linemen were named to the All-PFL first-team.
2008: Offense ranked first in the Pioneer Football League in scoring, total offense, passing and pass efficiency.
He was promoted to offensive coordinator prior the 2009 campaign. During the season, the Toreros suffered significant injuries and lost seven games by an average of five points.

Hartford Colonials

Washington resigned from the Toreros' program in early 2010 to become the offensive line coach for the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League. In Hartford he worked for head coach Chris Palmer, who was the offensive coordinator during his tenure with the Houston Texans. The coaching staff also included former Texans teammate Dave Ragone. Hartford ranked No. 1 in total offense and No. 1 in rushing yards. Following the 2010 UFL season, four of his linemen signed contracts with NFL teams: Jacob Bender, Colin Brown, Pete Clifford, and Isaac Sowells.

Baltimore Ravens

On February 4, 2011, Washington was hired as assistant offensive line coach by the Baltimore Ravens.
Washington was on the coaching staff that won Super Bowl XLVII. With that win, Washington became the 13th person to win a Super Bowl as a player and as a coach.
Washington was fired after the 2016 season.

Orlando Apollos

In November 2018, Washington was hired by Steve Spurrier as the running backs coach and special teams coordinator for the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football.