Defensive coordinator\n* [[Virginia Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech]] (2019–2021)
Director of player development - Defense\n* Virginia Tech (2022–present)
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Position: | Safeties coach | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Born: | Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. | August 6, 1977||||||||||||||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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College: | Virginia Tech | ||||||||||||||||||||
NFL draft: | 1999 / round: 4 / pick: 110 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Pierson Olin Prioleau [PEER-sun PRAY-low] (born August 6, 1977) is an American former professional football safety. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech and is currently on the coaching staff. [1] He received a degree from Virginia Tech in interdisciplinary studies, graduating on May 14, 2011. Pierson served as the director of player development - defense under Justin Fuente at Virginia Tech from 2019 to 2021. Upon the hiring of Brent Pry as the new head coach for the Hokies, Pierson was promoted to an on-field position as the safeties coach, replacing fellow Hokie Justin Hamilton. [2] Contents
Prioleau has also played for the Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New Orleans Saints. College careerPrioleau played college football at Virginia Tech. As a freshman, he appeared in 11 games on special teams and as a reserve cornerback and finished that season with 24 tackles (15 solo). As a sophomore, he started every game at rover position, appeared in 809 total plays and finished with 71 tackles (41 solo). As a junior, he was named first-team All-Big East and third-team All-America by Sporting News . He posted 81 tackles (41 solo) and two sacks that year. As a senior, he started every game for the defense that led the Big East with only 12.9 points per game allowed. He finished with 61 tackles (41 solo) and two interceptions. Professional careerSan Francisco 49ersPrioleau was selected in the 1999 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers. [3] While with the 49ers for the 1999 and 2000 seasons, Prioleau started 11 of 28 games he played in as a safety and corner, accumulating 81 tackles and one interception. Buffalo BillsPrioleau signed with the Buffalo Bills on November 7, 2001, but was inactive for first three games after joining the team. Prioleau was impressive when he saw action in the final six games. In his first full season with the Bills in 2002, Prioleau started all 16 games at free safety for the first time in his NFL career. He finished fifth on the team with a career-best 86 tackles and also had 10 stops on special teams. In 2003, Prioleau appeared in all 16 games with six starts in his second full season in Buffalo. He posted 37 tackles, .5 sacks, four quarterback pressures and one forced fumble. In 2004, Prioleau played in all 16 games with two starts in final season with Buffalo. He totaled 37 tackles on the year. Washington RedskinsIn his first season with the Washington Redskins in 2005, Prioleau played in 15 games, had 43 tackles, three sacks, and a forced fumble. On opening day 2006, while playing in a game versus the Minnesota Vikings, Prioleau injured himself during the opening kickoff and spent the rest of the season on Injured reserve. Jacksonville JaguarsOn April 29, 2008, Prioleau signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. New Orleans SaintsPrioleau signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints on March 26, 2009. [4] He re-signed with the Saints on March 5, 2010 [5] and again on July 29, 2011. He was released on September 3, 2011. Personal lifePrioleau and his wife, Alicia, have three sons: Pierson Jalen (P.J.), Parker Jayden and Pace Jordan. [6] Prioleau is currently an assistant coach with the Virginia Tech football team, presiding over the Safeties unit. [7] Related Research ArticlesNathan D. 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