HOW ACQUIRED:
Selected with the second pick (133 overall) in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Second safety drafted in that draft (Earl Thomas - 14th overall).
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Started all 15 games played in 2011 and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl after finishing second on the team in tackles (94) and interceptions (4). Helped lead one of the best young defensive backfields in the NFL and helped Seattle rank tied for fifth in NFL with 31 total takeaways. Did not play versus Atlanta (10/2/11) due to a quadriceps injury.
• Saw action in all 16 games as a rookie, mostly as an extra defensive back in nickel and dime packages, totaling 12 tackles including one sack. Finished second on the team with 11 special teams tackles. HONORS: 2011: NFC Pro Bowl.
COLLEGE:
Started 41 of 54 career games played for the Hokies, recording 208 tackles, six interceptions, four fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. Finished career starting 41 consecutive games. Moved into starting free safety position prior to 2008 after spending sophomore season as the rover.
PERSONAL:
Passed for more than 2,000 yards and rushed for 500 his senior season at Maury High School (Virginia). Team finished 10-2 after losing in the Group AAA Division 5 playoffs. During one of the playoff games, rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 224 yards and two more touchdowns. Also played safety. Was team MVP. Named first-team All- Eastern District quarterback. Also played on the basketball team.
HOW ACQUIRED:
Selected with the second pick (133 overall) in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Second safety drafted in that draft (Earl Thomas - 14th overall).
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Started all 15 games played in 2011 and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl after finishing second on the team in tackles (94) and interceptions (4). Helped lead one of the best young defensive backfields in the NFL and helped Seattle rank tied for fifth in NFL with 31 total takeaways. Did not play versus Atlanta (10/2/11) due to a quadriceps injury.
• Saw action in all 16 games as a rookie, mostly as an extra defensive back in nickel and dime packages, totaling 12 tackles including one sack. Finished second on the team with 11 special teams tackles. HONORS: 2011: NFC Pro Bowl.
COLLEGE:
Started 41 of 54 career games played for the Hokies, recording 208 tackles, six interceptions, four fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. Finished career starting 41 consecutive games. Moved into starting free safety position prior to 2008 after spending sophomore season as the rover.
PERSONAL:
Passed for more than 2,000 yards and rushed for 500 his senior season at Maury High School (Virginia). Team finished 10-2 after losing in the Group AAA Division 5 playoffs. During one of the playoff games, rushed for 89 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 224 yards and two more touchdowns. Also played safety. Was team MVP. Named first-team All- Eastern District quarterback. Also played on the basketball team.
