PRO: Athletic receiver saw first NFL action in 2008 and excelled on special teams.
2009: Played in 14 games and returned 28 kickoffs for 550 yards (19.6 avg.) with a long of 60 yards...Recorded six tackles...
2008: Spent first 12 games of the season on the practice squad before being signed to the active roster on 12/4…Saw action in three games, collecting five special teams tackles and recovering a fumble...(12/4) @ SD: Saw time at WR and special teams…Recovered a fumble on kickoff coverage…(12/14) vs. NE: Inactive…(12/21) vs. HOU: Saw time at WR and on special teams…Had two special teams tackles…(12/28) @ TB: Made a team-high three special teams tackles…2007: Injured early in preseason workouts and was placed on Injured Reserve…Raiders seventh round (254th overall) pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE: Ended collegiate career by recording at least one reception in 23 consecutive games…As a senior, started all 12 games, catching 33 passes for 503 yards (15.2 avg.) and three touchdowns...Led the punt coverage unit with 11 tackles (eight solo) and a fumble recovery...His 11 tackles in 2006 led all Western Athletic Conference punt coverage defenders...Also gained 12 yards on a kickoff return…Started 10 of 11 games as a junior, coming up with 29 receptions for 421 yards (14.5) and two touchdowns...Rushed three times for 34 yards (11.3) and gained 16 yards on a kickoff return...Also recorded two solo tackles…As a sophomore, started seven of 12 games, collecting 19 passes for 422 yards (22.2) and a touchdown...Added 61 yards and a score on four carries (15.3)...Returned two kickoffs for 25 yards and recorded a solo tackle…Played in 12 games as a freshman reserve, catching four passes for 80 yards (20.0)...Ran for 23 yards and a touchdown on three carries (7.7) and returned four kickoffs for 76 yards (19.0)…Member of the Louisiana Tech track and field team...An All-WAC performer at the 2005 WAC Outdoor Championships in both the 100- and 200-meters...NCAA Mideast Regional qualifier in both events...Participant in the NCAAs in the 100-meters…Liberal Arts major.
PERSONAL: Attended Mangham (Monroe, La.) High School...Earned all-district honors as a tight end in 2000 and 2001, as a free safety in 2001 and as a wide receiver in 2002...Named all-state by the state coaches in 2001 and by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association in 2002...Also named All-Northeast Louisiana in 2001 and 2002...Returned nine kicks for touchdowns in his career (five punt returns and four kickoffs)...Caught 95 passes for 1,457 yards and 24 touchdowns in high school.
