Ateman, Tyron Praise James Washington for Oklahoma State’s Third Biletnikoff

James Washington won Oklahoma State its third Biletnikoff Award in the last eight seasons on Thursday. It was inevitable that he was going to win, even though the fallout was both emotional and great to see.

Everybody weighed in — from Tyron Johnson to Marcell Ateman to coaches and other players, it appears that there is much respect for two eight. And why not? He transformed himself from the 689th-ranked player in the country in his high school class to one of the best receivers in college football history.

Here are a few of the comments from those surrounding the Oklahoma State football program.

Congrats to my brother from another we going back to back baby!!!?? https://t.co/667LSog2aB

— 国王 (@_TBJXIII) December 8, 2017

Congrats brotha! @james_james28 Well deserved. Freak Freak ??

— Marcell Ateman. (@ItsMarcell) December 8, 2017

This our trophy big bro! We won this!!!

— James Washington (@JamesWashington) December 8, 2017

S/O to our WR coach @kasey_dunn!! This guy continues to recruit, sign, and “DEVELOP” big time wide receivers. The best I’ve ever seen. Who’s got next?! #Compete #okstate #GoPokes? pic.twitter.com/WzK8blbr3f

— Mike Groce (@MikeGroceOSU) December 8, 2017

It has been a privilege to watch this young man perform. His biggest gift to us is the class that he has demonstrated in every thing that he does on and off the field. Well done, James Washington. Congratulations and a huge thank you from every Cowboy fan. https://t.co/lQ91AIPZ21

— Dave Hunziker (@Gopokesvoice) December 8, 2017

2 small town kids moved to Stillwater 3 in a half years ago not knowing what the future would hold. Today you took home the Biletnikoff award. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you ‼️ #207Morsani pic.twitter.com/92eoDuTbjX

— Zach The Punter (@ZachSinor29) December 8, 2017

First Class Cowboy everywhere he goes! Proud to be on the same team with #28! Congrats James! Well deserved https://t.co/AsAtF5CFcK

— Dan Hammerschmidt (@danhammer11) December 8, 2017

Congrats boy!!! pic.twitter.com/UdYaody8R8

— Andrew McGee (@andrew_mcgee6) December 8, 2017

Congrats @kasey_dunn He has now coached 2 Biletnikoff winners. From the recruitment to the development, great job my man. #Compete

— Jemal Singleton (@CoachSings) December 8, 2017

There are so many advantages of coming from a small town! #smalltown #bigtime
Big Gain James https://t.co/HxiMw2iLXn

— Larry Reece (@cowboyvoice) December 8, 2017

Chris Fowler congratulates James Washington, 2017 Biletnikoff Award winner! #CFBAwards #ChampDrive pic.twitter.com/AvXGomcKS7

— Biletnikoff Award (@biletnikoffawrd) December 8, 2017

Congratulations to the Cowboys and the Washington family #GoPokes #Compete pic.twitter.com/ubxuN5DURo

— Kasey Dunn (@kasey_dunn) December 8, 2017

Proud of my lil bro OSU Boys the real deal…. https://t.co/zG0ikCMmf5

— Lenzy Pipkins (@Pippy_LONGsock) December 8, 2017

Small-town James. Big-time receiver. #okstate #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/BnBq0tGC6p

— Cowboy Football (@CowboyFB) December 8, 2017

Q&A with the @biletnikoffawrd winner! #GoPokes #okstate #CowboyUp18 #CowboyUp19 pic.twitter.com/sGnXUetXJl

— Cowboy FB Recruiting (@CowboyFB_Elite) December 8, 2017

Oklahoma State just became the only university to produce a Biletnikoff winner three different times. #WideoutU #GoPokes

— Yves Batoba (@YBatoba) December 8, 2017