Biography

Was the Conference Defensive MVP, two-time all-state selection and Defensive Player of the Year when he played in high school.

While in high school, he also played basketball.

Majored in Speech Communications at the Universtiy of Illinois.

He was the forth pick of the second round in the 2003 NFL Draft, by the New England Patriots.

He has helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004 and Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005. He recovered a fumble by Philadelphia Eagles tight end L.J. Smith in Super Bowl XXXIX before leaving the game after sustaining an injury on a kickoff. He also intercepted Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger twice in the Patriots 41-27 victory in the 2004 AFC Championship game.