Pro
2006: Started 11 of 16 games. ... Effective at creating a push in the middle, which led to career highs in tackles (47) and sacks (7). ... Also had three passes defensed, recovered a fumble, and played some at defensive end.
2005: Progress was slowed by a calf injury that he sustained on Nov. 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. ... Missed next four games as result of the injury. ... Had 34 tackles and two sacks in 12 games as a reserve. ... Was penalized two times.
2004: Backup to Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila at 'Elephant' end, to Aaron Kampman at 'Power' end and as the third 'Eagle' tackle. ... Played in 12 games and had 24 tackles (11 solo), including a forced fumble. Also has contributed four special teams stops. Inactive for four other contests. ... Stood out the first week of training camp practice. ... Reported to his first workout July 31, forgetting to sign his contract (shuttled back to the offices, then returned). ... Selected 179th overall (sixth round) by the Packers in the 2004 NFL draft.
College
Played through several nagging injuries in 2002 and ’03. Started 34 of 43 games for the Indians. Had 136 tackles (84 solos) and 14.5 sacks. In 2003, he started 8 of 11 games at nose guard, but was bothered by ankle and lower leg problems. In 2002, he started 9 of 11 games at nose guard, and suffered an ankle sprain that forced him to miss two games. In 2001, started all year at defensive end. In 2000, began his freshman season as an outside linebacker, then moved to DE. |
