NFL Records
Gene Washington is a former wide receiver out of Michigan State, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 8th overall pick (round 1) in the 1967 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos.
Draft Details
Gene Washington Career Stats
- NFL champion (1969)
- Second-team All-Pro (1969)
- 2× Pro Bowl (1969, 1970)
- 50 Greatest Vikings
- 2× First-team All-American (1965, 1966)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1965, 1966)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 182 | 3,237 | 26 |
Career History
- Minnesota Vikings (1967–1972)
- Denver Broncos (1973)
Born: La Porte, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-3
People Also Search For
Related Links
More from the 1967 Draft
| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  IND |
Bubba Smith | DE |  Michigan State |
| 1 | 2 |  MIN |
Clinton Jones | RB | Michigan State |
| 1 | 3 |  SF |
Steve Spurrier | QB |  Florida |
| 1 | 4 |  MIA |
Bob Griese | QB |  Purdue |
| 1 | 5 |  TEN |
George Webster | LB | Michigan State |
| 1 | 6 |  DEN |
Floyd Little | RB |  Syracuse |
| 1 | 7 |  DET |
Mel Farr | RB |  UCLA |
| 1 | 9 |  GB |
Bob Hyland | — |  Boston College |
| 1 | 10 |  CHI |
Loyd Phillips | DE |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 11 | SF |
Casimir Banaszek | TE |  Northwestern |
Shop Related Gear
As an Amazon Associate, NFL Records earns from qualifying purchases. Links open Amazon in a new tab.