He enrolled at Butler Community College, where he registered 7 interceptions as a freshman and 10 (second in the nation) as a sophomore, on his way to becoming one of the top cornerbacks in junior college.[1]
As a junior in 1990, he transferred to the University of Tennessee.[2] He appeared in all 13 games as a backup cornerback, posting 17 tackles, one interception (returned for 51 yards against UTEP) and one pass defensed.
As a senior in 1991, he was redshirted. In October, an off-field incident caused him to lose his final year of sports eligibility at Tennessee. In 1992, he didn't play football but still stay at the school and graduate.
In 1994, he appeared in all 16 games as a backup cornerback. He collected 4 defensive tackles and 20 special teams tackles (fourth on the team).
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected him from the Cowboys roster in the 1995 NFL expansion draft.[6] He was the team's nickel cornerback and played in 16 games with 2 starts. He tallied 39 tackles, 8 passes defensed, one fumble recovery, one blocked punt and 12 special teams tackles (second on the team)
In 1997, although he was named starter at right cornerback and appeared in all 16 games, it has been speculated that he was never the same player after his injury.[8][9] He collected a career-high 88 tackles, along with 2 interceptions, 15 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.[10]
In 1998, he started 12 out of 14 games at right cornerback. He missed 2 games and left 3 other contests early because of injuries. He recorded 69 tackles, one interception, 15 passes defensed, 4 forced fumbles (led the team), 2 quarterback hurries, one fumble recovery and 3 special teams tackles.
