Patience is a virtue. Phoenix (AZ) Desert Vista RB Marcus Washington can attest to that.

Playing a secondary role in Desert Vista's offense behind D1 commits Allante Battle, Luke Matthews and Steven Figueroa, Washington was still able to gain 415 yards and 4 scores on just 53 touches.

With those three lost to graduation, 2008 will be the year for Washington to shine. At 6-1 190 and running in the 4.4-4.5 range in the forty, look for college coaches to take a strong look at Washington.

Scout.com brings you junior highlights of Marcus. He can be seen here wearing #24:

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