Fabian Washington

Infobox NFLactive
currentteam=Baltimore Ravens
currentnumber=31
currentposition=Cornerback


birthdate=birth date and age|1983|6|9
birthplace=Bradenton, Florida
heightft=5
heightin=11
weight=185
debutyear=2005
debutteam=Oakland Raiders
highlights=
* All-Big 12 selection
* Fastest NFL Combine time with 4.29 seconds
college=Nebraska
draftyear=2005
draftround=1
draftpick=23
pastteams=
* Oakland Raiders (2005-2007)
* Baltimore Ravens (2008-present)
nfl=WAS285408

Fabian Washington (born June 9, 1983 in Bradenton, Florida) is an American football cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Oakland Raiders 23rd overall in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.

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 4.39 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, and 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

Oakland Raiders

Washington was drafted by the Oakland Raiders with the 23rd overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft after his draft stock rose after recording the fastest 40 yard dash at the 2005 NFL Combine with a time of 4.29 seconds. [ [http://www.raiders.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=252 Oakland Raiders player bio] ] . 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, four interceptions and helped Oakland to third overall defense and first in pass defense. 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.

Baltimore Ravens

On April 26, 2008 Washington was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for a fourth round pick during the 2008 NFL Draft. [ [http://www.insidebayarea.com/raiders/ci_9074381 Raiders trade Fabian Washington to Ravens] ] He will compete for the starting job with Samari Rolle. In his first preseason appearance with the team he recorded two interceptions. Samari Rolle did not play.

Arrest

Washington was arrested at his home in Manatee County, Florida, after a responding police officer noticed a red mark on the neck of Washington's 21-year-old live-in girlfriend.

Washington, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, said the altercation didn't get physical. The police responded to a 911 call from Washington's girlfriend. She later told the media that she didn't want Washington prosecuted for the misdemeanor.

Washington will not be prosecuted on domestic battery charges if he completes a 26-week intervention course for first time offenders. He also must stay out of trouble during that period. [ [http://www.contracostatimes.com/raiders/ci_9037759?nclick_check=1 Raiders' Washington avoiding prosecution] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.baltimoreravens.com/People/Players/Active/Fabian_Washington.aspx Baltimore Ravens bio]