Broderick Washington Jr. had high expectations coming into the 2017 season after finishing his freshman campaign on a high note. Still young, still learning, he did not disappoint. Washington proved to be a pillar on the inside of the defensive line.
2017 performance
Washington started all 12 games this season and tallied 24 solo tackles while assisting 14 more. He added two sacks, forced one fumble and recorded two quarterback hits. His performance earned him an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention.
All of this from a player who arrived on campus in 2015 as an offensive lineman, not too shabby.