| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Defensive line coach |
| Team | Notre Dame |
| Conference | Independent |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | April 22, 1984 Columbus, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Boston College (2006) |
| Playing career | |
| 2002–2005 | Boston College |
| Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2007 | RPI (DL) |
| 2008 | NC State (GA) |
| 2009–2010 | Slippery Rock (DL) |
| 2011 | Elon (LB) |
| 2012 | Boston College (asst. ST/DL) |
| 2013–2015 | Boston College (RB) |
| 2016 | Boston College (ST/DL) |
| 2017 | Cincinnati (DL) |
| 2018 | Michigan (LB) |
| 2019–2021 | Ohio State (LB) |
| 2022–present | Notre Dame (DL/RGC) |
Al Washington (born April 22, 1984) is an American football coach and former player who is the defensive run game coordinator and defensive line coach for Notre Dame. He most recently served as the Linebackers coach for Ohio State. He was formerly the Michigan linebackers coach in 2018.
Early career
Washington attended Bishop Watterson High School in Columbus, Ohio. Washington was the 2001 co-Defensive Player of the Year in Division II and led the Eagles to the state championship game.
Washington was a three-year starter and four-year letterwinner as a defensive tackle for Boston College, from 2002 to 2005.
Coaching career
Ohio State
Washington was hired by Ohio State on January 7, 2019, to be the new linebackers coach.[1]
Notre Dame
On January 16, 2022, he was hired by Notre Dame to be the new defensive run game coordinator and defensive line coach. He replaces Mike Elston, who left for the defensive line job at his alma mater, Michigan.
Personal life
Al Washington and his wife Melissa have one son named Michael and a daughter, Audrey.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Ohio State swipes another Michigan defensive coach with Al Washington joining Buckeyes". CBSSports.com. CBS. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ↑ "Al Washington". MGoBlue.com. University of Michigan Athletics. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ↑ "Al Washington". OhioStateBuckeyes.com. Ohio State University Athletics. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
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