A Texas high school payer is going viral this week after posting some photos of himself to social media.
Byron Washington, a DeSoto offensive lineman who is listed at 6ft 7.5in and 380 pounds by 247Sports, is doing the rounds online in an image showing him towering over and manhandling a 6ft 4in, 215-pound pass rusher during a Division II Texas State football championship game against Summer Creek on Saturday.
The OL, a three-star recruit for the class of 2025, has received offers from some big-name college programs, including Texas, Oregon, and TCU. He is likely to be one of the biggest players in the history of high school football.
I mean, just look at him…
According to The Athletic’s Ari Wasserman, Washington’s incredible growth spurt kicked off when he was in the sixth grade – he is said to have shot up a full six inches in one month.
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The increase in height prompted emergency surgery as it put severe strain on his body. Metal rods were inserted into his legs so they could support his massive frame, while he had to undergo several years of physical therapy.
“My growth plates were stretching so much, I had to get metal rods put in my legs to straighten them out for more support on my body,” he said. “For two years, I had to do physical therapy. I had to learn how to trust my body again. Getting to this point wasn’t easy.”
Washington did not allow the ordeal to stop him. In fact, he’s used it to his advantage and is making a name for himself in the recruitment market. He’s gonna be one to watch.
