ACQUIRED:

Signed as a free agent on April 22, 2016.

CAREER:

2016: Started six regular season games at defensive back for the Tiger-Cats…Registered 24 defensive tackles, three tackles for loss and three pass knock downs…Made CFL debut in start on July 7 vs. Winnipeg and recorded his first three CFL defensive tackles…Recorded a career-high six defensive tackles and first-career pass knockdown on July 23 at Edmonton.

2015: Attended rookie mini-camp with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns…Visited numerous NFL teams including the New York Jets and Oakland Raiders but was not signed.

COLLEGE/PERSONAL:

College: Began collegiate career at Tuskegee University (2011-13) before transferring to Miles College in 2014…In 2014, led the SIAC in interceptions (6) and total passes defended (11)…Also added 30 total tackles, three tackles for loss, and a forced fumble, and returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown…Was named a Third Team Don Hansen All-America selection, a First Team All-Super Region choice by Daktronics and Sheridan Broadcasting Network, and a First Team All-SIAC pick in 2014…Registered nine interceptions and 13 pass breakups in his four-year career…Recorded a 4.45 40-yard dash prior to the NFL Draft…Played in the Medal of Honour Bowl and the Gridiron Showcase game in Arlington, Texas in January 2014.

Personal: Born March 10, 1990 in Atlanta, GA…Attended Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta…In addition to football, played basketball and baseball in high school.