Marcus Washington Jr., former UGA DB, picks transfer destination
A former Georgia Bulldog has found his next home, as rising redshirt freshman Marcus Washington Jr. announced that he’ll be playing for the Louisville Cardinals this fall.
The cornerback announced the move via social media on Monday afternoon.
“L’s up headed to the ville,” Washington posted on his Twitter account.
A Georgia legacy, Washington saw action in just one game last season for Georgia, credited with an assisted tackle in the Bulldogs’ win over Samford. A product of Grovetown (Ga.) High School, Washington reclassified from 2023 to 2022, arriving on campus a year early to be with the Bulldogs. His updated ranking still had him as one of the top players in the class, coming in at No. 110 overall, No. 14 among cornerbacks and No. 10 in the state of Georgia according to the On3 Industry Ranking.
Washington recorded 48 tackles, three pass breakups and two fumble recoveries, also averaging 15.4 yards per return, during his junior season. He also starred on the track with a 10.76 100-meter-dash time, a 44-foot, 3-inch triple jump and a 21-foot long jump. Washington’s father, Marcus Washington Sr., played for Georgia in the 2000s.
Washington was the 15th Georgia player to enter the transfer portal and second defensive back from the Class of 2022 to do so, joining Jaheim Singletary who’s headed to Arkansas. Other Bulldog transfer, and their landing spots for those who have chosen, include: AD Mitchell (Texas), Dominic Blaylock, Arik Gilbert (Nebraska), Brett Seither (Georgia Tech), Ryland Goede (Mississippi State), Jacob Hood (Nebraska), Griffin Scroggs, Bear Alexander, Shone Washington, Bill Norton (Arizona), Trezmen Marshall (Alabama), Rian Davis and MJ Sherman (Nebraska).
At this time, no other transfers are expected, as the window to enter the portal closed on Sunday, April 30.
On3 Scouting Report on Marcus Washington, Jr.
“Among the more athletic top cornerbacks in the 2023 cycle. Consistently turns in sub-11.0 second 100-meter times with a personal best of 10.76 as a sophomore. Also tests as a top athlete in the combine setting. Pairs that athleticism with good size at 6-foot, 180 pounds. Primarily plays as a corner and safety for his high school. Shows some physicality as a run defender and on special teams. Relatively low impact in other phases of the game compared to other top corners who often play on both sides of the ball. Will need to continue improving his ball skills and overall playmaking ability.” – Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting
