Media guide musings: Drafted in the sixth round of 2002 draft out of Georgia Southern. Signed through 2006. Rushed for 120 yards on 24 carries and a touchdown against San Francisco. Has held roster spot through standout special teams play. Four-time All-American at Georgia Southern, set NCAA records with 524 career points, 36 consecutive 100-yard games, 40 total 100-yard games. Averaged 155.8 yards and 2 touchdowns per game over 42 regular-season college games. Received Walter Payton Award sophomore year with 2,704 yards on 353 carries and 40 touchdowns in 15 total games. Also named Southern Conference Male Student Athlete of the Year that season. Majored in communications. Brother Mike plays for Jacksonville.
Vitals: 26 years old, 5 feet 10 inches, 210 pounds
Favorite pro team growing up: “Probably was the Bears. ’85, you know, I was six years old.”
College team growing up: Miami
Favorite non-football sport to play: Basketball
To watch: Basketball
Favorite player growing up: Michael Jordan
What’s on the iPod when you work out? Lil’ Wayne
Favorite game you’ve ever played in: College, junior year, won Div. I-AA national title
Favorite game you’ve watched as a fan: Heat winning NBA title
Toughest loss you’ve ever had as a player: College, freshman year, lost Div. I-AA title after going 14-0
Favorite team right now not named “Bears”: “I’m kinda biased, the Jaguars.” Lights up at the mention of his brother’s Week 1 interception against the Cowboys.
Best advice you ever received: “Things are not as bad as they may seem.”
High school mascot: Raiders
Toughest rivalry you’ve been a part of: Bears-Packers
TV show you can’t miss: “I like the Cosby Show. There aren’t any shows right now that I like. It’s all reality TV, and I don’t like it. It’s not really reality. I’d rather see somebody acting.”
Last book you read: “A Time to Kill“
Favorite movie: Friday
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