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Jason Washington has been selected for induction into the Texas State University Hall of Honor, recognizing his outstanding contributions in both athletics and academics during his tenure at the university.  As a dual-sport athlete, Jason made his mark as a four-year letterwinner, excelling as a centerfielder for the baseball team and defensive back for the football team.

During his football career, Jason demonstrated a remarkable work ethic and skill.  As a freshman, he recorded 34 tackles, including a standout performance with 12 tackles and his first career sack against Southern Illinois. In his sophomore year, he recorded 23 tackles, two quarterback sacks and two forced fumbles against McNeese State. His junior year saw him contribute in the Bobcat secondary with 27 tackles and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Jason capped off his collegiate football journey with a career-best 66 tackles, earning Southland Conference Honorable Mention Team honors in his senior year.

In addition to his football career, Jason prowess also extended to the baseball diamond.  He saw limited action as a freshman but quickly ascended to a starting role by his sophomore year; playing in 43 games and boasting a .320 batting average. He led the team with ten stolen bases and was a crucial member of the Southland Conference Tournament Championship Team, while also being named to the Southland Conference All-Tournament Team and the NCAA All-Regional Team. His junior year earned him a spot on the preseason All-Conference team; he played in 39 games, batted .295 with 43 hits, and led the team with 17 stolen bases, achieving a .990 fielding percentage and being named to the Southland Conference Honorable Mention Team. As a senior, Jason served as Team Captain and was selected to the Southland Conference Team-Honorable Mention.  Jason remains among the top 10 in career stolen bases at Texas State, with 38.

Jason's excellence was not confined to the playing fields. He consistently excelled academically and earned multiple academic honors, including the prestigious 2002 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholarship Award and the 2001-2002 Southland Conference Student-Athlete of the Year Award. A two-time selection to the Southland Conference All-Academic Teams for both football and baseball, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Fitness Management in 2002 and went on to earn a Master of Education in Sports Management in 2004.

After graduation, Jason continued to contribute to Texas State as part of the football coaching staff from 2004-2006 and 2011-2014. He further developed his coaching expertise at Rice University (2007-2010), the University of Houston (2015-2016), and the University of Texas (2017-20219) and Mississippi State University (2020-present).  Currently, he serves as the Director of Life Skills and NFL Liaison for Mississippi State.  Jason has coached and developed a total of 12 players to the NFL and earned recognition as the Big 12's top recruiting coach in 2018 by 247Sports.

Jason is also committed to giving back to his community and has actively participated in the Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, and Wounded Warriors.  Jason is married to Mary Cameron "MC" Yeomans and they are the proud parents of two children, son Jaxson, and daughter Jayla.  Jason continues to embody the values of dedication, excellence, and leadership both on and off the field.