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Selected as a sixth round (192nd overall) draft choice by Atlanta in 2012.
College
One of the Bulldogs most consistent defenders, played in 50 games and recorded 283 total tackles with four interceptions during his career. Ranked second on the team with 95 tackles (50 solo) while notching three tackles for loss, one sack, six passes defensed and one forced fumble as a senior in 2011. Became the leader of the Bulldog secondary in 2010, posting 93 total tackles, including double digit tackles in three games. As a sophomore in 2009, started all 12 games and posted 65 tackles with four interceptions. Played in all 12 games during his true freshman season for the Bulldogs and was selected to the Freshman All-SEC team by the league’s coaches after notching 31 tackles and one pass defense.
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Selected as a sixth round (192nd overall) draft choice by Atlanta in 2012.
College
One of the Bulldogs most consistent defenders, played in 50 games and recorded 283 total tackles with four interceptions during his career. Ranked second on the team with 95 tackles (50 solo) while notching three tackles for loss, one sack, six passes defensed and one forced fumble as a senior in 2011. Became the leader of the Bulldog secondary in 2010, posting 93 total tackles, including double digit tackles in three games. As a sophomore in 2009, started all 12 games and posted 65 tackles with four interceptions. Played in all 12 games during his true freshman season for the Bulldogs and was selected to the Freshman All-SEC team by the league’s coaches after notching 31 tackles and one pass defense.
Personal
Named the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Mississippi his senior season at Clarksdale (Miss.) High School after posting 78 tackles, four sacks, and two interceptions. Chosen to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen prior to his senior season, as one of the top 12 prospects in the state of Mississippi. Named one of the top 250 players in the country by Rivals.com. Tabbed as the 10th ranked safety in the nation and the top rated defensive back in Mississippi. Was selected to play in the Mississippi-Alabama High School All-Star game. Led the Mississippi team to victory with nine tackles and one interception. Rushed for 520 yards and nine touchdowns, and caught 14 passes for 200 yards and another score. Named second-team, all-state in the secondary by the Clarion-Ledger as a junior after making 108 tackles and three interceptions while rushing for 1,151 yards and 12 touchdowns on offense.
