CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
◊ Played in final 10 games of 2008, mostly on special teams...Also lined up as an extra tight end on offense.
◊ Appeared in the final two games of 2007 after he was signed to the active roster, 12/19/07.
◊ Made his NFL debut, entering the game at left guard at TEN, 12/23/07.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
◊ 12/19/07, NYJ, Signed, Active roster
◊ 9/3/07, NYJ, Signed, Practice squad
◊ 9/1/07, NYJ, Waived
◊ 5/16/07, NYJ, Signed, Undrafted FA
SEASON-BY-SEASON REVIEW
◊ 2008 (JETS) Played in final 10 games, mostly on special teams...Also lined up as an extra tight end on offense.
◊ 2007 (JETS) Played in final two games of season, making NFL debut at TEN, 12/23, as left guard.
BEFORE THE NFL
◊ Started 49 straight games at right guard and right tackle during his four-year career at New Mexico.
◊ Credited with 23 big effort plays, 10 cut blocks and 16 pins by the Lobos’ coaching staff as a senior.
◊ Three-year starter on the offensive line, two-year starter at defensive tackle and senior captain at Lake Travis HS (TX).
◊ Lettered in powerlifting and track and field.
OFF THE FIELD
◊ Majored in General Studies.
◊ Participated in the Play 60 Draft Week Event in 2008, which is a part of the NFL’s youth health and fitness campaign
encouraging kids to be active at least 60 minutes a day.
◊ Hosted children from MercyFirst, as they shopped for holiday gifts courtesy of former Jets defensive line coach Dan Quinn.
◊ Involved in mentoring programs and speaks to classes and teams about drugs, alcohol, education, and fitness.