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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | January 23, 1980 Senoia, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Sharpsburg (GA) East Coweta |
| College: | Georgia Tech |
| Position: | Safety |
| NFL draft: | 2002 / Round: 7 / Pick: 228 |
| Career history | |
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