Cornerback
Ohio State
Height–5-11
Weight–193
Born–3-8-62,
Hampton, Va.
Acquisition–Selected in the 10th round of the `84 draft.
1986 season–Collected first interception of season vs. Steelers. . . . Blocked a punt at Green Bay that Dennis Gentry recovered for a touchdown. . . . Used as fifth defensive back on nickel defense. . . . Bears` special teams captain.
Pro career–Bears` special teams captain. . . . Blocked a punt that led to a TD in a 38-28 victory vs. Bucs in the 1985 season opener. . . . Scored Bears` first TD in `85 playoffs vs. Giants on 5-yard run with whiffed punt. . . . Had 18 tackles last season. . . . He was the surprise of the 1984 camp, coming to the Bears as a 10th-round draft choice. . . . Emerged as the third cornerback in `84 and started 6 games. . . . Recorded his only interception of season in his first NFL start at St. Louis, Oct. 14, 1984. Also had 4 tackles and blocked kick in that game.
Collegiate, personal–Led Buckeye defensive backs in tackles (74), passes defended (8) and forced fumbles (3) as a senior. . . . Broke up 11 passes as a junior. . . . Had 4 interceptions in his college career . . . His brother Jimmy was a Buckeye standout running back from 1979-83. . . . Bench presses 325 pounds and squats 650 pounds. . . . Hobbies include basketball and music. . . . Father is retired Army officer.
