Trey Washington

Early life

Washington was born December 9, 2002, in Trussville, Alabama. He attended and played football and basketball at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville. He was a two-time all-state selection in high school; rated a three-star college football prospect and ranked the No. 90 cornerback prospect in the country, he committed to play for the Ole Miss Rebels.

College career

As a freshman in 2021, Washington played in 13 games for the Ole Miss Rebels as a defensive tackle and special teams player, recording 23 tackles. Washington moved to defensive back in 2022, starting in three of his 13 games and recording 31 tackles, two pass breakups, and a forced fumble. He recorded nine tackles in a starting role against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 2022 Texas Bowl.

Washington started in all 13 games in 2023; his 83 tackles led his team, as did his three interceptions. He added two pass breakups, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery to his junior campaign and was named third-team All-SEC by College Football Network. He appeared in every defensive play during Ole Miss's 2023 Peach Bowl win against the Penn State Nittany Lions and recorded eight solo tackles in the game.

As a senior in 2024, Washington again started in all 13 games, recording 64 tackles, eight pass breakups, one interception, and one forced fumble. His Pro Football Focus tackling grade of 90.2 was first in the SEC. Washington opted to play in the Rebels' bowl game at the conclusion of the season. Starting at nickelback, Washington led Ole Miss and set a personal record with 10 tackles in a win against the Duke Blue Devils in the 2025 Gator Bowl. After the 2024 season, Washington declared for the 2025 NFL draft.

Washington graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor's degree in integrated marketing communications.