NSD February 2018 - Maurice Washington

Maurice Washington, RB, 6-1, 190, Stockton, Calif. (Trinity Christian Academy (Texas))
Maurice Washington was a big addition to Nebraska’s class, announcing his decision to join the Huskers on Signing Day. Washington was a three-time state champion at Trinity Christian Academy in Texas and was MVP of the 2018 Under Armour High School All-America Game.

Washington carried the ball 123 times for 1,253 yards as a senior in 2017 for coach Aveion Cason. He averaged 10.2 yards per carry and 113.9 rushing yards per game and scored 15 rushing touchdowns. Washington also excelled as a receiver out of the backfield, catching 26 passes for 582 yards and nine touchdowns, while averaging 22.4 yards per reception. Washington amassed 2,112 all-purpose yards – an average of 192.0 yards per game – and boasted an average gain of nearly 13 yards every time he touched the ball.

Following his senior season, Washington competed in the Under Armour All-America Game, where he was named MVP. He shined in the all-star event, totaling 159 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns. He set an Under Armour All-America Game record for touchdowns scored (3) and became the first player in the 10-year history of the game to post both a rushing and receiving touchdown.

Washington was tabbed as a four-star prospect by ESPN and 247Sports. ESPN listed him as the No. 93 overall prospect in the country and as the nation’s fifth-best running back. Washington also visited Arizona State and had offers from many of the nation’s top programs, including Clemson, Ohio State, LSU, USC and Washington, among others.