TRANSACTIONS
- Originally selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
- Released by the Bengals on September 5, 2009.
- Signed to the Bengals’ practice squad on September 6, 2009.
- Placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list on July 21, 2010.
- Released by the Bengals on September 3, 2011.
- Signed to the Bengals’ practice squad on September 4, 2011.
- Released by the Bengals on October 7, 2011.
- Signed by the Seattle Seahawks on October 17, 2011.
- Released by the Seahawks on October 22, 2011.
- Signed to the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad on November 8, 2011.
- Released by the Panthers on May 21, 2012.
- Signed with the Indianapolis Colts on July 19, 2012.
- Released by the Colts on August 31, 2012.
- Signed to the Washington Redskins’ practice squad on September 2, 2012.
PRO
- Third-year defensive tackle who enters 2012 with seven games of NFL experience.
- Posted 2.5 sacks in four games with Carolina in 2011.
- Was unable to play in 2010 following an Achilles tendon rupture he suffered while playing in charity basketball game in April 2010.
- Was switched by Bengals coaches to offensive line during the 2009 preseason, and was on practice squad as an OL for the full ’09 campaign.
- Transitioned back to the defensive line prior to the 2011 season.
2011 (BENGALS/SEAHAWKS/PANTHERS)
- Opened the year on the Bengals’ practice squad.
- Signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 17 and released five days later.
- Joined the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad on Nov. 8 and later appeared in four games for the Panthers in December and January.
- Posted his first career sack vs. ATL (12/11) in his first game with Carolina.
- Added one sack a week later in a win at HOU (12/18).
- Contributed half a sack vs. TB (12/24).
2010 (BENGALS)
- Signed Jan. 11 to Bengals’ offseason roster, after closing 2009 on practice squad.
- Was not medically cleared to play, due to continuing rehab from knee injury suffered in basketball game in April, and was waived in Non-Football Injury category on July 20.
- After clearing waivers, he reverted on July 21 to Bengals’ Reserve/Non-Football Injury List.
2009 (BENGALS)
- Opened preseason at DT, but was switched early in training camp to offensive line… Played on O-line in all four preseason games.
- Waived Sept. 5, and signed Sept. 6 to practice squad, where he spent the full season.
2008 (BENGALS)
- Drafted by Bengals in fifth round (145th overall).
- Signed July 15.
- Played in all four preseason games at DT, posting seven tackles and one sack.
- Played in Games 12-14 of regular season.
- Inactive or DNP for the other 13 games.
- Made NFL debut Nov. 30 vs. Baltimore and had two tackles.
- Recorded two tackles on Dec. 7 at Indianapolis (one for-loss).
COLLEGE
- Played four seasons (2004-07) as a defensive lineman at Fresno State.
- Played 12 games in 2006, with 20 tackles, two sacks, 4.5 tackles for loss and three blocked kicks.
- Redshirted in 2003; did not play.
PERSONAL
- Hometown is Fontana, Calif.
- Finished his prep career at Kaiser High School, where as a senior he helped lead team to a 13-0-1 record and the Division III state title.
- Prior to attending Kaiser High, spent his first three seasons at A.B. Miller High School.
- African-American studies major at Fresno State.
