Pre-draft At the 2005
NFL Scouting Combine, Routt ran the fastest
40-yard dash at a time of 4.27 seconds, the fastest time since the NFL used electronic timing. His record was broken by running back
Chris Johnson with a time of 4.24 seconds in 2008.
Oakland Raiders Routt was selected by the
Oakland Raiders in the second round (38th overall) of the
2005 NFL draft. After limited action the first two weeks of the
2007 season due to a knee injury, Routt started the remainder of the season as the second
cornerback alongside
Nnamdi Asomugha. Routt re-entered the starting lineup in
2010 after being tendered at the highest level (1st and 3rd round level) by the Raiders as a
restricted free agent in the offseason. He had his best statistical year to date with 55 tackles, one tackle-for-loss, 15 pass deflections, one forced fumble, two interceptions, and one touchdown. In week 17, Routt recorded his second interception on the season for his first career touchdown. He had the second-lowest "burn rate" of all cornerbacks in 2010, with only 39.4% of passes completed that were thrown to receivers he covered. The Raiders re-signed Routt to a three-year, $31.5 million contract on February 24, 2011, to remain in Oakland. The contract included a guaranteed $20 million over the first two years. Routt agreed to restructure his contract to aid the team's salary cap on August 4. Following the
2011 season in which Routt started 15 games and recorded four interceptions, the Raiders released him on February 9, 2012. On November 5, 2012, Routt was released by the Chiefs.
Houston Texans On December 4, 2012, Routt had a workout with the Houston Texans. Routt signed with the team on the same day.
NFL statistics ==References==