Leandre Washington

Position:
Safety
Height:
5-11
Weight:
215
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Key West, Fla.
High School:
Mesa CC

Rush linebacker with big-play capability ... had a good spring as the top veteran at that position ... athletic player who runs well ... big hitter who gets after the football ... backed up James Davis at rush backer last season, making 37 tackles ... pair of tackles and a TFL against Tennessee-Chattanooga ... six tackles at Wisconsin ... two tackles in win over East Carolina ... two tackles and a TFL against Miami ... team-high 14 tackles in win at Temple ... pair of special teams tackles against Boston College ... three stops in the victory at Virginia Tech ... came to WVU in January, 2002 from Mesa Community College ... team MVP for Coach Jerry Hughes at Key West High ... set a school record for most tackles in a season and career ... first team all-state on both sides of the ball ... had his jersey retired ... born February 12, 1981 ... son of Wanda Lee and Benjamin Washington ... one of three children ... majoring in physical education with a specialization in athletic coaching