title: Donnell Washington
text: # Donnell Washington
  
  Donnell Washington (born February 6, 1981) is an American football defensive tackle who was born in Beaufort, South Carolina.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Washington played college football at Clemson University but forwent his senior season to enter the NFL draft.
  
  ## Career
  
  Washington was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 2004 NFL Draft but missed his rookie season due to a foot injury. The following season, he was inactive for 15 of 16 games. He was released by the club in June 2006 without having appeared in any regular season games. The same month, he was signed as a free agent with the Oakland Raiders. He was cut by the Raiders in September the same year.
  
  