Fabian Washington Fabian Washington ( born June 9 , 1983 ) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders 23rd overall in the 2005 NFL Draft . He played college football at Nebraska . Washington has also been a member of the Baltimore Ravens . Early years . Fabian Washington attended Bayshore High School in Bradenton , Florida and was a letterman in football , basketball , and track . In football , he was a four - year starter at cornerback , a two - year starter at wide receiver , and a backup quarterback . As a Senior , he posted four interceptions , 60 tackles , and fourteen pass deflections . He ran a 4 . 29 in the 40 yard dash as a Senior . As a Junior , he posted three interceptions , and twelve pass deflections . In track , he placed third at the Florida State Meet on the 100 meter dash as a Junior , despite running the fastest time in the preliminaries . Next year he was the District Champion on the 100 meter dash as a Senior . College career . He went on to start for three years at cornerback at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln before leaving early to become a first round NFL Draft selection of the Oakland Raiders ( pick 23 in 2005 ) . Fabian was in All - Big 12 selection in each of his three seasons at the University of Nebraska . Fabian recorded 145 career tackles ( 97 solos ) with seven stops for losses of 15 yards , three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries . He also intercepted 11 passes and broke up another 38 in his three - year career , placing him fourth in Nebraska history in both categories . Fabian was known for starting every game at left cornerback for the Huskers as a junior in 2004 . Fabian was also named second - team All - Big 12 by the Austin American - Statesman and earned third - team honors from the league ' s coaches . Fabian recorded three interceptions , gaining 23 yards in returns , and broke up 15 passes . He also recorded 41 tackles ( 27 solos ) , including three tackles behind the line for minus - seven yards . Fabian was selected in third - team All - Big 12 by the league ' s coaches as a sophomore in 2003 . He intercepted four passes , which he returned for 14 yards , and batted down 10 others . . . Registered a career - high 55 tackles ( 36 solos ) , had three tackles behind the line for minus - six yards , forced a fumble and recovered another , and recorded two QB pressures . As a freshman , he was selected Freshman All - American second - team and first - team All - Big 12 selection by The Sporting News in 2002 . He set a Nebraska freshman record with 13 pass deflections and tied another freshman mark with four interceptions . Fabian intercepted a pass on his first play as a Husker against Arizona State and returned it 29 yards for a touchdown . He finished the year with 49 tackles ( 34 solos ) , two forced fumbles , a fumble recovery , and one tackle for a two - yard loss . Fabian majored in sociology . Professional career . 2005 NFL Draft . Washington was drafted by the Oakland Raiders with the 23rd overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft after his draft stock rose after recording a time of 4 . 29 sec in the 40 - yard dash at the 2005 NFL Combine . Oakland Raiders . During his rookie year he played all 16 games with 11 starts and recorded 40 tackles . In his second season with the Raiders , Washington started in all 14 games he played in and had 43 tackles and four interceptions . During his third season with the Raiders in 2007 he played in 15 games with three starts , recording 40 tackles , and one interception . After the season the Raiders started shopping him around after acquiring DeAngelo Hall . It was later revealed that Washington himself also requested to be traded , stating , “ I would have traded myself . ” Baltimore Ravens . On April 26 , 2008 , Washington was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for a fourth round pick during the 2008 NFL Draft . Washington , who was able to wear # 27 ( his jersey number during his time with the Raiders ) , decided to wear # 31 . During college , Washington wore # 3 . In his first preseason appearance with the team he recorded two interceptions . Samari Rolle did not play . On October 26 , in a game against his former team ( the Raiders ) , Washington recorded a tackle on TE Zach Miller after a catch . Washington finished the 2008 season starting 12 games with 31 tackles and an interception . In the wild card game versus the Miami Dolphins , he got one of the four interceptions thrown by Chad Pennington in the 27 - 9 win by the Ravens . In the final minutes of a November 22 , 2009 home game against the Indianapolis Colts , he sustained a severe left knee injury , and had to be carried off the field . He missed the remainder of the season . Washington signed a restricted free agent tender worth $ 1 . 809 million on May 19 , 2010 . Washington was a starting cornerback for the Ravens for the 2010 season . After a poor showing against the Buffalo Bills , Washington was benched . Josh Wilson , who was acquired shortly before the 2010 season , had started each game until he signed with the Washington Redskins . New Orleans Saints . On July 31 , 2011 , Washington signed a one year contract with the New Orleans Saints . He was placed on injured reserve on September 1 , 2011 following a hamstring injury and he was released from IR on September 13 , 2011 , making him a free agent .