Washington had a stellar college football career at the University of Oklahoma, where he was a two-time First-team All-American and finished third in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1974 and fifth in 1975.
Washington's outstanding athletic achievements were showcased during his time at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned two First-team All-American selections and received recognition for his performances in the Heisman Trophy voting, finishing third in 1974 and fifth in 1975.