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Born: | Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S. | September 12, 1979
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Career information | |
Position(s) | Fullback |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 257 lb (117 kg) |
College | Georgia |
NFL draft | 2003 / Round: 7 / Pick 242 |
Career history | |
As player | |
2003-2004 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
2005 | Indianapolis Colts |
Career stats | |
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