University of Minnesota Athletics

2025 Football Roster

Washington
Jersey Number 21

Grant Washington

  • Position:
    RB
  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-10 / 200
  • Hometown:
    Avon, Ohio
  • High School:
    St. Ignatius
  • Years in College / At Minnesota:
    1 / 1
  • Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
    4 years
  • Class:
    Freshman
PRONUNCIATION

2025 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Made his Minnesota and collegiate debut against Northwestern State and rushed 20 times for 126 yards. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio • wore No. 5 for the Wildcats and was coached by Ryan Franzinger • three-year varsity player and totaled 332 career rushing attempts for 1,625 yards and six touchdowns • as a senior, rushed 137 times for 785 yards and two touchdowns • as a junior, carried the ball 165 times for 629 yards • as a sophomore, gained 211 rushing yards • also ran track in high school • rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports, On3 and ESPN • ranked as the No. 124 running back in the nation and the No. 65 recruit in Ohio by On3. 

PERSONAL: Son of Gary and Joanie Washington • father, Gary, played college football at Nebraska.
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