University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

Washington Earns Doak Walker Award Preseason Nod
8/9/2023 11:00:00 AM | Football
The award is given annually to the nation’s best college running back
DALLAS – Louisiana football's Dre'lyn Washington was named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch list, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Wednesday.
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The forum annually presents the award to the nation's top college running back.
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Washington appeared in 10 games last season and rushed for 364 yards on 64 carries to go along with a pair of touchdowns. The Hemphill, Texas, native averaged a team-best 5.5 yards per carry.
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The redshirt sophomore ran for a season-high 74 yards on five carries in the team's win over Georgia Southern and helped the Ragin' Cajuns to their fifth-consecutive bowl game by running for 73 yards and a touchdown in the regular season finale at Texas State.
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The Ragin' Cajuns open the season on Sept. 2 against Northwestern State at Cajun Field. Season tickets are available for purchase at www.ragincajuns.com/tickets.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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The forum annually presents the award to the nation's top college running back.
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Washington appeared in 10 games last season and rushed for 364 yards on 64 carries to go along with a pair of touchdowns. The Hemphill, Texas, native averaged a team-best 5.5 yards per carry.
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The redshirt sophomore ran for a season-high 74 yards on five carries in the team's win over Georgia Southern and helped the Ragin' Cajuns to their fifth-consecutive bowl game by running for 73 yards and a touchdown in the regular season finale at Texas State.
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The Ragin' Cajuns open the season on Sept. 2 against Northwestern State at Cajun Field. Season tickets are available for purchase at www.ragincajuns.com/tickets.
FOLLOW THE RAGIN' CAJUNS
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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