'09 SC OT Quinton Washington (Official Offer)

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'09 SC OT Quinton Washington



Offensive tackle
St. Stephen (SC) Timberland
Ht: 6-foot-3
Wt: 315 lbs
Forty: 5.6 secs
Bench max: 330 pounds
Squat max: 550 pounds
Vertical: 27 inches
Class: 2009 (High School)

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PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com

OL Quinton Washington (6-4 315) of Timberland has offers from USC, Clemson, Tennessee, NC State, Alabama and Maryland. He also is getting attention from Notre Dame, Nebraska, Miami, LSU and Oklahoma. He attended NC State's junior day this past weekend. He's been invited to Clemson this Saturday but does not think he'll be able to make it. He attended USC's junior day last month. He's open on all the schools including the Gamecocks and Tigers. "I like everything about them," he said of the in-state rivals. "I'm comfortable at both places." Washington impressed the scouts at the US Army All American Combine in January when he earned first team all combine honors. "He has very quick feet and very good technique," said Timberland assistant coach Chris Pond. "He's very good with his hands and he's very strong." Washington also plays defensive tackle.

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Offensive lineman looking for a place to call home : Football Recruiting : GoVolsXtra.com

Quinton Washington knows what he will look for when he begins sifting through his list of schools.

The 6-foot-3, 315-pound offensive lineman from Timberland High School in St. Stephen, S.C., has received scholarship offers from seven schools: Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, North Carolina State, Clemson, Maryland and Miami.

Washington said he hasn’t begun researching the schools recruiting him, but he knows what they’ll need to offer.

“I’ll look for a place where I can get my degree and get a good education and have a great social life,” he said. “A place where I can have a good time and feel like I’m home.”

Feeling like he’s home will be a key.

Washington said the school he chooses will need to have a good chemistry between its coaching staff and players.

“That’s real important,” he said. “It’s got to be a place I can feel comfortable.”

Timberland head coach Art Craig believes Washington will feel comfortable on the field at any school he chooses.

Craig said Washington’s athleticism will help him adjust quickly to the college game.

“His feet are unbelievable for a guy his size,” Craig said. “He can reach you, he can down you, he can pull and go get somebody. He has unlimited potential.”

Craig said Washington, who plays offensive tackle at Timberland, projects to play guard in college.

If offense doesn’t work, Craig said Washington could move to defensive tackle.

“That’s what makes him remarkable too,” Craig said. “He’s very coachable. He’s willing to change if it means getting better.”

Craig praised Washington’s work ethic and efforts to get better.

Washington said he’s motivated to improve so he can provide a better future for his parents.

“They mean a whole lot to me,” he said. “They have to work so hard.

“I just want to make it. I want to make it better for my parents so I can give back to my parents someday.”

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PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com

Five schools have moved to the front with OL Quinton Washington (6-4 315) of Timberland according to his coach Art Craig. USC, Clemson, Tennessee, Alabama and Miami are the favored five according to Craig who added that Michigan is trying hard to break into the group. "From a national standpoint, Michigan said he was the #1 lineman they are going to go after," Craig said. Coaches from USC, Clemson, NC State, North Carolina, Maryland, Michigan and Alabama were thru school this spring. Craig said Washington doesn't have a favorite. "The five he mentioned are all quality programs," Craig said. "He wants to see them. He may surprise me and commit early but I don't think it's going to happen. He wants to take his visits." Craig said Washington will be moved from tackle to guard this season, and he's being recruited as a guard. He has offers from each of his favorites along with Michigan, Maryland and NC State. He's also drawing interest from Notre Dame, Nebraska, LSU and Oklahoma.

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PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com

Five schools have moved to the front with OL Quinton Washington (6-4 315) of Timberland according to his coach Art Craig. USC, Clemson, Tennessee, Alabama and Miami are the favored five according to Craig who added that Michigan is trying hard to break into the group. "From a national standpoint, Michigan said he was the #1 lineman they are going to go after," Craig said. Coaches from USC, Clemson, NC State, North Carolina, Maryland, Michigan and Alabama were thru school this spring. Craig said Washington doesn't have a favorite. "The five he mentioned are all quality programs," Craig said. "He wants to see them. He may surprise me and commit early but I don't think it's going to happen. He wants to take his visits." Craig said Washington will be moved from tackle to guard this season, and he's being recruited as a guard. He has offers from each of his favorites along with Michigan, Maryland and NC State. He's also drawing interest from Notre Dame, Nebraska, LSU and Oklahoma.