Pro Career
Selected as the third of three fourth-round picks (128th overall) for the Seahawks in the 2001 NFL draft. His selection marked the sixth consecutive draft that Seattle had selected at least one tackle, and marked the 25th tackle that the Seahawks have drafted in 26 seasons.
Pro Career
Selected as the third of three fourth-round picks (128th overall) for the Seahawks in the 2001 NFL draft. His selection marked the sixth consecutive draft that Seattle had selected at least one tackle, and marked the 25th tackle that the Seahawks have drafted in 26 seasons.
2007: Played in 14 games and started in place of Walter Jones (rest) the season finale at Atlanta (12/30). Played in both postseason games, playing at left guard and on special teams at Green Bay (1/12/08).
2006: Played and started in nine games (eight at left guard, one at right guard). Club was 7-2 and averaged 141 rushing yards per game with Womack in the lineup. Started versus Arizona (9/17), but was forced to leave midway through the third quarter (knee). Inactive the following five games and returned on Monday Night Football versus Oakland (11/6) where he helped Maurice Morris rush for a season-high 138 yards. Helped the Seahawks rush for a season-high 235 yards, including 201 from Shaun Alexander, versus Green Bay (11/27). Declared inactive (groin) versus San Francisco (12/14) and the following week versus San Diego (12/24). Started at right guard at Tampa Bay (12/31) for Chris Gray (thigh), ending Gray's consecutive games started streak at 121. Declared inactive in the NFC Wild Card Game versus Dallas (1/6/07). Dressed but did not play in the Divisional Playoff Game at Chicago (1/14/07).
2005: Played in 11 games. Extremely valuable to the offense playing every position on offensive line except center. Also saw time on the field goal unit. Declared inactive (triceps) for the first four games. Made season debut at St. Louis and played one snap for Gray (shoe). Was injured in the second quarter (quad) and did not return. Was inactive (quad) the following week versus Houston (10/16). Was part of the jumbo package when Alexander tied the NFL record with his 27th total score this season at Green Bay (1/1/06). Substituted for Jones (ribs) for two plays in playoff game against Washington (1/14/06). Served as extra tackle in the goal-line package in the NFC Championship Game against Carolina (1/22/06). Played on field-goal unit for all three postseason contests.
2004: Began season as reserve but assumed starting right tackle duties midway through season when Terry was placed on injured reserve (shoulder). Played in all 16 games and started eight. Played on line that allowed Alexander to rush for franchise-record 1,696 yards. Played in team's jumbo package against St. Louis (10/10). Started at right tackle in place of Terry (shoulder) at Arizona (10/24). Started second consecutive week at right tackle vs. Carolina (10/31). Replaced Terry against Miami (11/21) and vs. Buffalo (11/28). Played in jumbo package against Dallas (12/6). Took over starting right tackle duties at Minnesota (12/12) for remainder of regular season and playoff game vs. St. Louis (1/8/05).
2003: Played in 10 games with four starts. Started the first two games of the season at right tackle before a toe injury sidelined him from weeks three to eight. Returned at Washington (11/9) and played on special teams. Against Detroit (11/16), saw time at right tackle. Saw time at tight end in the jumbo package and on special teams at Baltimore (11/23). Played tight end in the jumbo package at Minnesota (12/7). Started at right tackle in place of Chris Terry (excused absence) at St. Louis (12/14) and the following week against Arizona (12/21). Replaced Gray (knee) at right guard late in the game at San Francisco (12/27). Started at right guard in place of Gray in the Wild Card Game at Green Bay (1/4/04).
2002: Started 10 of 11 games. Started first-career game at left tackle in place of Walter Jones (contract) at Oakland (9/8). Started at left tackle versus Arizona (9/15), and left briefly (hand) in the second quarter, but later returned. Started at right tackle the following week versus Minnesota (9/29) after Jones' return. Did not start versus Washington after missing practice (family) during the week, but returned to start the next three weeks at Arizona (11/10), versus Denver (11/17), and versus Kansas City (11/24). Left with injured ankle versus Kansas City and was inactive the final five games. Part of offensive unit that allowed just 33 total sacks, fewest since allowing 29 in 1988.
2001: Declared inactive for 10 games during season. Made his NFL debut at tackle on the field-goal unit versus Jacksonville (10/7). Played on field-goal unit versus Dallas (12/9), at New York Giants (12/23), at San Diego (12/30), and versus Kansas City (1/6/02).
College Career
Anchored tackle position for the Bulldogs since his sophomore year, starting 29 consecutive games. His emergence as a pass protector saw the MSU aerial game generate 6,358 yards during his tenure as a starter. As a senior, Walter Camp Foundation and Associated Press All-American second-team selection, despite missing the team's final five games. A consensus All-Southeastern Conference first-team choice, he started the first six games at left tackle, helping the offense amass 4,250 yards, collecting an impressive 63 knockdowns in that span. Graded at least 90 percent for blocking consistency in every game he played in. Junior season started every game at left tackle as the offense totaled 3,562 yards en route to a 9-2 record. Helped offense gain a season-high 454 yards versus Vanderbilt. Moved into the starting lineup at left tackle as a sophomore, helping the offense average 322.5 yards per game. Was originally scheduled to redshirt freshman season, but was forced into action by the season's fourth game when injuries depleted the offensive line. Saw action in the South Carolina, Mississipi, and Auburn contests.
Personal
A first-team, All-District 3-4A selection following his standout senior season at East Side (Cleveland, Miss.) High and was named Co-Most Valuable Player in Bolivar County. Considered one of the top players in Mississippi by several publications. Helped lead East Side to a two-year 19-3 record. Started at offensive guard during his junior season when East Side posted an 8-2 record. Moved to tackle as a senior, and helped his school to its best-ever record, 11-1, and a berth in the postseason playoffs. Nicknamed "Pork Chop" by his mother who thought Floyd resembled Pork Chop Cash, a local pro wrestler, when Floyd was a baby. Married to Kimberly.
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