HOW ACQUIRED:
Signed by Seattle as an unrestricted free agent on August 3, 2011.
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Originally signed by Pittsburgh as an undrafted rookie free agent on February 27, 2004. Played eight-plus seasons for the Steelers, and was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams. Designated franchise player by Pittsburgh on February 25, 2010, before being released midway through the season (11/16/10). Signed by San Francisco on December 2, 2010, and played five games for the 49ers, replacing Joe Nedney (knee).
- Ranks second in Pittsburgh history connecting on 81.9 pct. (204-249) of field goal attempts.
- Ranks second in scoring in Steelers history with 919 points.
- Has kicked nine game-winning field goals in his career, including two in overtime.
- Has connected on last 14 postseason field goals.
- Drilled 200th career field goal at Miami (10/24/10).
- Has finished with more than 100 points in eight straight seasons, including a career-best 124 in 2004.
- Set Steelers single-game record with six field goals (25, 29, 30, 46, 33, 50) at Jacksonville (12/2/02).
- Connected on a career-long 53-yard field goal twice, first at Philadelphia (9/21/08) and at Cincinnati (11/8/10).
NFL AWARDS:
- 2009 - AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 1.
- 2008 - AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 4.
- 2004 - AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for Dec-Jan.
- 2002 - AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for December.
HOW ACQUIRED:
Signed by Seattle as an unrestricted free agent on August 3, 2011.
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Originally signed by Pittsburgh as an undrafted rookie free agent on February 27, 2004. Played eight-plus seasons for the Steelers, and was part of two Super Bowl-winning teams. Designated franchise player by Pittsburgh on February 25, 2010, before being released midway through the season (11/16/10). Signed by San Francisco on December 2, 2010, and played five games for the 49ers, replacing Joe Nedney (knee).
- Ranks second in Pittsburgh history connecting on 81.9 pct. (204-249) of field goal attempts.
- Ranks second in scoring in Steelers history with 919 points.
- Has kicked nine game-winning field goals in his career, including two in overtime.
- Has connected on last 14 postseason field goals.
- Drilled 200th career field goal at Miami (10/24/10).
- Has finished with more than 100 points in eight straight seasons, including a career-best 124 in 2004.
- Set Steelers single-game record with six field goals (25, 29, 30, 46, 33, 50) at Jacksonville (12/2/02).
- Connected on a career-long 53-yard field goal twice, first at Philadelphia (9/21/08) and at Cincinnati (11/8/10).
NFL AWARDS:
- 2009 - AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 1.
- 2008 - AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 4.
- 2004 - AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for Dec-Jan.
- 2002 - AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for December.
COLLEGE:
Had never kicked in a college game until the 2000 season, but emerged as one of the most consistent kickers in the country over last two college seasons. Entered the 2000 season as a walk-on, but earned a scholarship with his results. Connected on 28-of-36 field goal attempts and 66-of-67 extra point tries in career at North Carolina. Set a UNC record with 66 consecutive extra points. Majored in journalism with a minor in communications.
PERSONAL:
Earned all-conference and all-country honors at East Mecklenburgh High School in Charlotte. Kicked a 54-yard field goal, longest in school history and the second longest in state history. Played four years of soccer and set school records for assists in a game, season and career. Earned all-conference honors and led team to the state finals. Father, Morris, played basketball for Wichita State and his mother, Pam, was a cheerleader for Wichita State. Sister, Kristen, played soccer at UNC Charlotte and one year professionally for Carolina Speed.
