Height: 6-5   Weight: 280
College: Nebraska-Omaha
Position: DT   No: 93

Born: 12/27/1977
Hometown:  Lincoln, Nebraska

Professional Career Highlights:   Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 6th round of the 2001 NFL Draft, spent 2001-03 with Oakland before being traded to the Dallas Cowboys on 9/11/04. Was released by the Dallas Cowboys on 11/2/04 and signed by San Francisco 49ers on 11/9/04. Was placed on injured reserve for the 2005 season and signed with the Seattle Seahawks on 5/8/05. Released by Seattle on 9/22/06 and signed by the Arizona Cardinals on 9/26/06 and remained on team until early 2008. Resigned with the Seattle Seahawks for the 2008 season. Career statistics: 132 tackles, 8.5 sacks for minus 53 yards, one interception, two forced fumbles, and eight passes defended.

College Accomplishments:   Four-year starter at Nebraska-Omaha; Division II All-America selection as a senior; led team for three years with 11 sacks as a senior, earned second-team all-conference honors as a junior with 45 tackles and led team with nine sacks; played as a sophomore and led team with seven sacks; as a redshirt freshman, recorded 21 tackles and four sacks.

Personal:   Attended Southeast High School in Lincoln, NE and earned all-state honors as a Offensive and defensive lineman; an active supporter of Foster A Dream Foundation which assists foster children with various programs and scholarships.  Majored in Criminal Justice Psychology at Nebraska-Omaha.