TRANSACTIONS: Signed with Houston Texans on July 28, 2011...released by Texans on Sept. 3, 2011...signed by Texans to the practice squad on Sept. 4, 2011...activated from practice squad to active roster on Nov. 2, 2011...re-signed by Texans on Jan. 1, 2013.
2011 (Houston 8/0):
Activated from practice squad to active roster (11/2)
Made his professional debut on special teams and led the Texans with two special teams tackles vs. Cleveland (11/6)
Had three solo tackles and two special teams tackles in the season finale vs. Tennessee (1/1/12)
Made his postseason debut on special teams in AFC Wild Card Playoff vs. Cincinnati (1/7/12)
TRANSACTIONS: Signed with Houston Texans on July 28, 2011...released by Texans on Sept. 3, 2011...signed by Texans to the practice squad on Sept. 4, 2011...activated from practice squad to active roster on Nov. 2, 2011.
2011 (Houston 8/0):
Activated from practice squad to active roster (11/2)
Made his professional debut on special teams and led the Texans with two special teams tackles vs. Cleveland (11/6)
Had three solo tackles and two special teams tackles in the season finale vs. Tennessee (1/1/12)
Made his postseason debut on special teams in AFC Wild Card Playoff vs. Cincinnati (1/7/12)
COLLEGE:
Played strongside linebacker as a senior
In 14 starts, he registered a single-season career high 56 tackles, shattering his previous mark of 17 set in 2009
Had 42 solo stops to his credit to go along with 5.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup, two fumble recoveries and 1.5 sacks
Posted a single-game high with eight tackles against North Carolina, including a sack
Selected by the coaches as the most improved linebacker at the end of spring practice in 2010
PERSONAL:
A three-star rated safety who amassed 137 tackles over final two seasons at Eisenhower High despite missing time with injuries.
Named Mister by his parents with the acronym MR standing for “Mentally Ready.”
Volunteered to read to first grade students at Kate Sullivan Elementary
