HOW ACQUIRED:
Signed to the Seahawks practice squad September 7,2009. Signed to the active roster November 3, 2009.
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Originallysigned with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April28, 2008. Was released following 2008 training camp and signed to theteam's practice squad.
• Wason the Steelers 53-man roster for two weeks during the 2008 season andwas active for one game contributing on special teams. Returned to thepractice squad to finish the season.
• Went to training camp with the Steelers in 2009 but was released following camp.
HOW ACQUIRED:
Signed to the Seahawks practice squad September 7,2009. Signed to the active roster November 3, 2009.
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Originally signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2008. Was released following 2008 training camp and signed to the team's practice squad.
• Was on the Steelers 53-man roster for two weeks during the 2008 season and was active for one game contributing on special teams. Returned to the practice squad to finish the season.
• Went to training camp with the Steelers in 2009 but was released following camp.
COLLEGE:
Named a team captain as a senior at Washington. Initially enrolled at San Jose State but transferred to Washington following his freshman year. Started all 13 games at corner- back for the Huskies as a senior. Started 12 games and returned kicks as a junior. Finished 10th in Pac-10 averaging 18.8 yards per return and finished third on team with 66 tackles. Played in 10 games, starting eight, in 2005 as a sophomore. Redshirted in 2004 after transferring from San Jose State. Appeared in 10 games, starting five as a freshman at San Jose State, finishing seventh on the team with 42 tackles.
PERSONAL:
As a senior at Narbonne, was credited with 108 tackles, seven interceptions and four fumble recoveries, including three defensive TDs. Also scored 13 touchdowns as a running back. Played both linebacker and cornerback on defense. Earned first-team all-league honors on offense. Also sprinted and long-jumped for the Narbonne track squad. Tied for 11th in long jump at the 2003 California state meet.
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