February 12, 2025

Al Washington Could Prove to Be Key for Ohio State's In-State Recruiting Efforts

Al Washington coming to Ohio State appeared to be a match only fate could’ve planned, as new head coach Ryan Day and Ohio State searched for a coach to address its most problematic position on the roster — the linebackers. Having been originally from the Columbus area, developing a relationship with new head coach Ryan Day at Boston College in Massachusetts and coaching All-American linebacker Devin Bush in just his second season as a linebackers coach, Washington had to be the suitor for the job. And he was. But what Washington brings to the table as a linebackers coach that not many other 34-year-old position coaches can bring is his eye for talent and his natural recruiting ability. He’s already proven that he can produce in that department. In his only season at Michigan, Washington was able to assist the Wolverines in bringing in six Ohio recruits to its 2019 class.…

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