Media guide musings: Drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 draft out of Arizona State. Two-time All-Pac 10 honorable mention, missed only two games in college career. Majored in justice studies. Second-team All-State at Langham Creek High School in Houston.
Vitals: 21 years old, 6 feet, 234 pounds
Favorite pro team growing up: Cowboys. Grew up in Houston, but moved there after Oilers left.
College team growing up: Florida State
Favorite non-football sport to play: Basketball
Favorite player growing up: Derrick Brooks
What’s on the iPod when you work out? 50 Cent, Jay-Z, a very little rock
Favorite game you’ve ever played in: Junior year vs. Purdue in 2004 Sun Bowl
Favorite game you’ve watched as a fan: 1992 Florida State-Florida, Charlie Ward goes nuts in 45-21 win.
Toughest loss you’ve ever had as a player: Losing to USC
Toughest loss you’ve watched as a fan: Florida State-Miami on Labor Day 2006
Favorite team right now not named “Bears”: Lakers
Best advice you ever received: “Just keep pushing through the good and the bad, because no matter what, something good is bound to happen.”
High school mascot: Lobos
Toughest rivalry you’ve been a part of: ASU-Arizona
TV show you can’t miss: Family Guy
Last book you read: Art of War
