HOW ACQUIRED:
Signed from Carolina Panthers' practice squad on December 5, 2012.
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Originally signed with Seattle as an undrafted free agent on July 26, 2011, but was released August 31. Signed to the Seahawks practice squad on September 5 and released September 22. Signed to Oakland’s practice squad September 27, 2011, and was then signed to their active roster October 1 and played in three games before being waived October 22. Claimed by Seattle via waivers from Oakland October 24 and played in two games on special teams. Injured Achilles vs. St. Louis (12/12/11) and was placed on injured reserve 12/13/11).
COLLEGE:
Led the South Atlantic Conference in interceptions (5) and fumble recoveries (3) in 2010, while racking up 59 tackles. Ranked 14th nationally in interceptions with 0.56 per game. Following the 2010 season, was named a first team All-American by D2Football.comand Don Hansen’s Football Gazette, a second-team All- American by Datronics and a third-team Little All American by the Associated Press. In 2009, led the team in tackles (83), led the team and conference in interceptions (6) and passes defensed (13).
PERSONAL:
Prepped at Beaufort High School in South Carolina. Majored in sports management.
HOW ACQUIRED:
Signed from Carolina Panthers' practice squad on December 5, 2012.
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Originally signed with Seattle as an undrafted free agent on July 26, 2011, but was released August 31. Signed to the Seahawks practice squad on September 5 and released September 22. Signed to Oakland’s practice squad September 27, 2011, and was then signed to their active roster October 1 and played in three games before being waived October 22. Claimed by Seattle via waivers from Oakland October 24 and played in two games on special teams. Injured Achilles vs. St. Louis (12/12/11) and was placed on injured reserve 12/13/11).
COLLEGE:
Led the South Atlantic Conference in interceptions (5) and fumble recoveries (3) in 2010, while racking up 59 tackles. Ranked 14th nationally in interceptions with 0.56 per game. Following the 2010 season, was named a first team All-American by D2Football.comand Don Hansen’s Football Gazette, a second-team All- American by Datronics and a third-team Little All American by the Associated Press. In 2009, led the team in tackles (83), led the team and conference in interceptions (6) and passes defensed (13).
PERSONAL:
Prepped at Beaufort High School in South Carolina. Majored in sports management.
