After intense discussions, and a good amount of yelling, the CSN Washington digital staff compiled a list of the Top 10 athletes in D.C. that are 25-years-old and younger. With so much young talent in the city, the list was tough to make. If we're wrong, let us know @CSNwashington. And stay tuned for more lists on the best and worst D.C. has to offer.
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10) Alfred Morris
With a punishing running style and bruising power, Alfred Morris gives the Washington Redskins their best presence at running back in the Mike Shanahan era. Just a rookie and only 23-years-old, Morris could be a factor in the Skins backfield for some time.
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9) Crystal Langhorne
Crystal Langhorne, age 25, plays forward for the Washington Mystics and has been named WNBA All-Star and All-WNBA in her four-year Mystics career. Langhorne was also a key member of the 2006 University of Maryland national championship basketball team.
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8) Andy Najar
Only 19, Andy Najar has already been named MLS Rookie of the Year in 2010 and played for Honduras in the 2012 London Olympics. Najar is a rising star for D.C. United and a key member of the squad's playoff run.
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7) Braden Holtby
Braden Holtby, age 23, had one of the most impressive playoff runs for any goalie in Washington Capitals history to close out last season. Holtby is now positioned to become the Caps goalie of the future.
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6) Ryan Kerrigan
Ryan Kerrigan, 24, has become a disruptive force for the Washington Redskins defensive line. In his first month in the NFL, Kerrigan was named Defensive Rookie of the Month, and the young linebacker has a proven ability to get to the football and find the end zone.
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5) Nicklas Backstrom
Nicklas Backstrom, age 24, led the Washington Capitals in assists in just his second season. An unparalleled playmaker for the Caps, Backstrom is a huge piece of the Capitals offense and a very capable defender.
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4) John Wall
John Wall, age 22, is one of the speediest point guards in the NBA and the floor leader of the Washington Wizards. Last season, Wall was one of only three point guards to average 16 points, 8 assists and 4 rebounds.
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3) Stephen Strasburg
Stephen Strasburg, age 24, is a dominating power pitcher equipped with velocity, control and a knee-buckling curveball. Strasburg has a career record of 21-10 and an ERA under 3.00. If he can stay healthy, Strasburg will absolutely compete for multiple Cy Young Awards over the next decade.
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2) Bryce Harper
One of most-hyped position prospects in MLB history, Bryce Harper broke into the major leagues at age 19. In his first big-league season, Harper hit .270 with 22 homeruns and 59 RBIs. "By this time next year, Harper could be considered the best player in baseball," CSN Washington Nats Insider Mark Zuckerman said.
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1) Robert Griffin III
RG3, age 22, has become the most dynamic playmaker in the NFL. His unique combination of throwing accuracy, poise in the pocket, and blazing speed ranks him as the top athlete under 25 in DC. And maybe the world.
