HOW ACQUIRED:
Signed by Seattle as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 2, 2007.
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
●Started first two games of 2008 and had three catches for 39 yardsbefore injuring his knee vs. San Francisco (9/14). Placed on injuredreserve (9/16).
● Spent 2007 season on the practice squad and signed toactive roster on January 1, 2008, but was inactive for both playoffcontests.
HOW ACQUIRED:
Signed by Seattle as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 2, 2007.
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
● Started first two games of 2008 and had three catches for 39 yards before injuring his knee vs. San Francisco (9/14). Placed on injured reserve (9/16).
● Spent 2007 season on the practice squad and signed to active roster on January 1, 2008, but was inactive for both playoff contests.
COLLEGE:
Played in 46 career games for the Golden Gophers and caught 96 passes for 1,333 yards and 11 touchdowns. Had career highs in catches (59), yards (804) and touchdowns (9) his senior year, leading the team in
PERSONAL:
Graduated from Land O’ Lakes High. Was all-county his junior and senior seasons and all-area his senior year along with being named the county and area player of the year. Also was an all-state selection. Totaled 109 receptions for 1,650 yards and 30 touchdowns for his career. Had 74 receptions for 1,250 yards and 23 touchdowns his senior year. Played defensive back and intercepted two passes his senior season and eight for his career. Also played basketball and baseball. Was the team MVP for basketball and was an honor roll student all four years of high school.
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