Fabian Washington was drafted No. 23 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 23 · #23 overall
Fabian Washington Nebraska Draft
Fabian Washington was drafted No. 23 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #23
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 81
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2053rd at Nebraska
The pick
How Fabian Washington came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 188 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 26 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 81
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2053rd among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 945% of career value
- Final season
- 20105 years after the draft
Around pick 23
Who came off the board on either side of Fabian Washington.
Arkansas
Oklahoma
California · 4× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Auburn
Nebraska in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Tyrone Hughes
DB · NO · 1993
Nebraska · 1× Pro Bowl
#56
Mike Minter
DB · CAR · 1997
Nebraska
#272
Brian Washington
DB · CLE · 1988
Nebraska
#93
Tyrone Williams
DB · GB · 1996
Nebraska
#19
Prince Amukamara
DB · NYG · 2011
Nebraska
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fabian Washington in the 2005 NFL Draft
Fabian Washington is a Defensive back out of Nebraska selected No. 23 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2005 NFL Draft. 81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Fabian Washington drafted?
Fabian Washington was selected No. 23 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/fabian-washington.
What college did Fabian Washington play for?
Fabian Washington played college football at Nebraska in the Big 12. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Fabian Washington's NFL career turn out?
81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/fabian-washington.