Jarod Washington
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Career Summary
Jarod Washington developed into an award-winning defensive back at South Carolina State before signing with the Minnesota Vikings in 2026.
Washington played defensive back for South Carolina State, where his 2025 season included national and conference honors after a highly productive year in the secondary.
Minnesota signed Washington on August 2, 2026. The Vikings later waived him during their August roster reduction.
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Early Life
South Carolina State listed Washington's hometown as Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Washington was listed as a Fredericksburg, Virginia, native in South Carolina State's official football materials.
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College Career
Washington anchored South Carolina State's secondary during a 2025 season that brought a MEAC title and national recognition.
In 2025, Washington appeared in 12 games and recorded 32 tackles, two interceptions, 20 pass breakups and a forced fumble. South Carolina State reported that he led the FCS in passes defended per game and in total pass breakups.
He helped the Bulldogs win a second straight MEAC championship and the 2025 HBCU national championship. His season also included a 27-yard interception return touchdown and a 56-yard blocked-field-goal return touchdown against Howard.
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Path to the NFL
Washington's South Carolina State career led to an East-West Shrine Bowl invitation and a 2026 Vikings signing.
Washington was invited to the 2026 East-West Shrine Bowl after his senior season. Minnesota signed him on August 2, 2026.
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NFL Career
Washington's documented NFL transaction history includes a 2026 preseason signing and waiver by Minnesota.
The Vikings signed Washington on August 2, 2026, then listed him among the cornerbacks waived on August 30. This section does not assert regular-season NFL statistics.
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Career Accomplishments
Washington's 2025 awards included MEAC Defensive Player of the Year, the Aeneas Williams Award and multiple All-American honors.
Washington was named MEAC Defensive Player of the Year and won the 2025 Aeneas Williams Award as the nation's top defensive back. He was also a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award and HBCU National Player of the Year honors.
Before the 2025 season, he was named to the FCS Football Central Preseason All-American Second Team and the Boxtorow HBCU College Football All-America Team.
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Playing Style
Washington's 2025 production reflected a disruptive ball-production profile in South Carolina State's secondary.
His official 2025 season summary featured 20 pass breakups, two interceptions, a forced fumble and two defensive touchdowns. South Carolina State described him as a dominant secondary presence, while his pass-defense totals ranked first in the FCS.
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