COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State senior defensive tackle Adolphus Washington has been suspended for the Buckeyes Fiesta Bowl game against Notre Dame on Jan. 1, Urban Meyer announced on Friday.

In a release from the school, it said Washington has been suspended for a violation of team policy.

Washington was cited for solicitation by Columbus police on Wednesday. When the news of the citation first came down, an Ohio State spokesperson said the issue would be handled internally. Washington has a court date set for Dec. 17.

His suspension for the Fiesta Bowl means that Washington's career at Ohio State is over. The two-year starter has popped up on some second-team All-America lists this week and is projected to be a high-round selection in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Washington recently accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl, it's unclear how this will affect his spot in the game reserved for NFL prospects giving scouts a last look on the field before the pre-draft process begins.

Washington released a public apology through Ohio State on Thursday:

"I want to sincerely apologize to my family, to coach Meyer and the coaching staff, to my teammates and my friends for my lack of judgement last night and for my actions that I truly regret. I have wanted to be a high-character teammate, a contributor to the success of this program and, most importantly, someone my family can be proud of.

"I am extremely disappointed in myself, and I can honestly say I will learn from my mistake and I will accept the consequences that deservedly will come my way. And I hope that people will know that I am truly sorry and that I sincerely do apologize."