Kelley Washington
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| Kelley Washington | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 21, 1979 (age 27) |
| Place of birth | Stephens City, Virginia |
| Position(s) | Wide Receiver |
| College | Tennessee |
| NFL Draft | 2003 / Round 3 |
| Team(s) | |
| 2003–2006 2007-present |
Cincinnati Bengals New England Patriots |
James Kelley Washington (born August 21, 1979 in Stephens City, Virginia) is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the first pick of the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft out of the University of Tennessee.
Washington is perhaps best known for his distinctive touchdown celebration, "The Squirrel."
On March 11, 2007, Washington agreed to a five year deal with the Patriots, reuniting him with his college teammate and fellow wide receiver Donte' Stallworth. The deal, with a $300,000 signing bonus and a $4-million bonus due in the 2008, could be worth as much as $22 million over five years.[1]
[edit] Trivia
- He attended and graduated from Sherando High School in Stephens City, Virginia.
- He attended church at Reliance Methodist Church in Middletown, Virginia.
- He attended elementary school at Middletown Elementary School.
- He was drafted by the Florida Marlins to play baseball, playing 4 years in the organization before enrolling at the University of Tennessee in 2001.
- He wore the number 15 at the University of Tennessee.
- He wore the number 87 while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals.
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