James Washington III

2/3/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football

In 2009:  Graduated from high school early and joined the Wolfpack in January ... Will go through spring drills.

Prep:  Rushed for 1,874 yards on 244 carries during his senior campaign at Boone High School under Phil Ziglar, an average of over nine yards per carry ... Also scored 21 touchdowns en route to leading his squad to the 6-A state semifinals ... Named to the All-Atlantic Region class of 2009 by Prep Star… As a junior, tallied 1,761 yards and 14 TDs and led his team to the 6-A state finals ... Set the Boone career rushing record with 4,731 yards ... A two-time All-Orange County, All-Metro Conference and All-Central Florida performer ... An honorable mention All-6A performer in 2007 and a third-team performer in 2008 ... Nicknamed “Lightning Bolt” ... A sports management major ... Born 12/23/90.