Damien Washington: Cornerback – Charter Oak High School– Covina, CA
The Numbers: As a senior, the 6-foot-1 175-pounder notched 20 tackles, including 13 solo stops to go with an interception and nine pass breakups. He returned his interception 35 yards into opposing territory.
Accolades: Washington was first-team All-CIF, first-team all-league and second-team All-Valley honors as a senior. Last fall, Charter Oak advanced to the championship game of the CIF Southern Section State playoffs.
Academics: Architecture
Washington on Montana State: “I think the level we play at, the athletes we see at our level, everyone we play is mainly college level. There is always college level dudes on the field with us. The situations we are put in and how much we need to know for certain coverages and the IQ level that we have to have at our school prepared me.”
Film: Damien Washington highlights
Coach Choate on Washington: “He was a guy who was identified early in the process by the previous staff and stuck with us. We had a great trip with him up here. He has a high, high football IQ. This kid loves talking football and understands the game very well. I think that will give him a chance to play early.”
Story on Washington’s commitment: Charter Oak CB Damien Washington commits to Montana State
