He has previously coached for the Boston College Eagles, Cincinnati Bearcats, Michigan Wolverines, and Ohio State Buckeyes.
Washington was the 2001 co-Defensive Player of the Year in Division II and led the Eagles to the state championship game.
He replaces Mike Elston, who left for the defensive line job at his alma mater, Michigan.
Al Washington and his wife Melissa have one son named Michael and a daughter, Audrey.
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