PRO: Returned to the Steelers in 2004 after spending his first four season (1993-’96) with the team...brings a wealth of experience to the secondary.

2004: Moved into the starting lineup the seventh game of the year for the injured Chad Scott and performed outstandingly...started the next 10 games and two playoff contests...9/12 vs. Oakland: played one defensive snap...9/19 at Baltimore: registered one solo tackle...10/10 vs. Cleveland: played one defensive snap...10/17 at Dallas: saw a lot of action when Chad Scott (knee) was lost for the game and Ricardo Colclough (dehydration) sat out most of the third quarter…finished with four total tackles—all solo…logged 29 defensive plays...10/31 vs. New England: made his first start as a Steeler since 1996, replacing the injured Chad Scott…finished with three total tackles (two solo)…also was credited with one quarterback hurry/pressure…played 54 defensive snaps...11/7 vs. Philadelphia: started his second-straight game and made two big plays…defended a long pass to Todd Pinkston, and followed that on the very next play with a sack of six yards…finished with four total tackles (two solo)…also had two passes defensed…played 37 defensive snaps...11/14 at Cleveland: earned his third straight start…finished with four total tackles (one solo)…played all 51 defensive snaps...11/21 at Cincinnati: had another strong day limiting Cincinnati’s talented receiving corps…led the team with eight total tackles (six solo)…played all 46 defensive snaps...11/28 vs. Washington: recorded two total tackles (one solo)…also was credited with two passes defensed...12/5 at Jacksonville: finished with five total tackles (four solo)…logged 59 defensive snaps...12/12 vs. N.Y. Jets: finished with 10 total tackles (seven solo)…also was credited with a pass defense...12/18 at N.Y. Giants: registered his first interception in his second tour with the Steelers and the ninth in his Steelers career (26th overall)…finished with six total tackles (four solo)…also was credited with one pass defense...12/26 vs. Baltimore: finished with seven total tackles (three solo)…played all 54 defensive snaps...1/2/05 at Buffalo: recorded three solo tackles…also was credited with a quarterback hurry/pressure and one pass defense...played 37 defensive snaps...1/15/05 vs. N.Y. Jets: had a strong performance in his first postseason start as a Steeler since 1996…led the team with 11 total tackles 10 solo)…also had a team-high three passes defensed...1/23/05 vs. New England: finished with seven total tackles, including four solo.

2003: Accepted a diminished role in 2003 but still played in 15 games, mostly on special teams and in the nickel....collected 14 tackles (11 solo) and two passes defensed to go along with four special teams tackles in 11th NFL season...made biggest impact by sharing his experience and knowledge of the NFL with rookies Marcus Trufant and Ken Hamlin, helping them make an immediate impact on the team and the NFL...recorded three tackles (two solo) against New Orleans (9/7)...registered a season-high four tackles (three solo) at Arizona (9/14)...knocked down a pass versus San Francisco (10/12)...added three solo tackles at Cincinnati (10/26)...played special teams in his 10th career postseason game at Green Bay in the Wild Card Game (1/4/04).

2002:  Played in 15 total games, 14 as the team’s third corner and had one start versus Minnesota (9/29) in place of Shawn Springs (foot)...totaled 24 tackles with a sack, interceptions forced fumble and fumble recovery...also saw action on special teams coverage units and totaled six stops...opened the season with an interception at Oakland (9/8)...had three solo tackles, and first sack of the season, third career, at Atlanta (12/15) that forced a fumble, where he picked it up and ran 25 yards for a touchdown, the fifth score of career. 

2001:  Missed two games (at Cleveland—9/9 and vs. Philadelphia—9/23) due to a fractured forearm...tied for 10th in the AFC with four interceptions and led the team with 16 passes defensed...returned to starting lineup from injury and tallied five tackles at Oakland (9/30)...had five tackles, two passes defensed and a forced fumble that helped set up a Rian Lindell field goal in the fourth quarter versus Jacksonville (10/7)...intercepted two passes in the first 10:52 versus Miami (10/28) and had seven total tackles, marking third time in career with two interceptions in the same game and first since December 10, 1995, at Oakland (77 games)...collected four tackles and an interception at Washington (11/4)...started at left corner and posted four solo tackles, two passes defensed and a team-leading fourth interception versus San Diego (12/2). 

2000: Played all 16 games with 15 starts...tied (Jay Bellamy) for the team-lead with four interceptions with one touchdown, a 69-yard jaunt at San Diego (9/24), his fourth career score and longest return of his career...tied (Shawn Springs) for the team-lead in tackles vs. Buffalo (12/23) with eight stops (seven solo)...recovered a fumble vs. Indianapolis (10/22), his fourth career, that led to a Seattle touchdown...intercepted Rich Gannon the following week at Oakland (10/22)...left the Kansas City (10/29) game in the third quarter with a shoulder stinger but returned in the fourth quarter in the nickel package...did not start the next week but saw action in the final quarter at Jacksonville (11/12)...intercepted his third of the season vs. Denver (11/26) to halt a Broncos scoring opportunity in Seattle territory...recorded his second career sack at Altanta (12/3) causing a fumble that was recovered by Michael Sinclair. Sealed Seattle’s comeback win vs. Oakland (12/16) intercepting Rich Gannon late in the fourth quarter. 

1999: Played in 14 games with 14 starts...was inactive versus Tampa Bay (11/28) with injury (concussion) and did not play (foot) versus San Diego (12/12)...registered 72 tackles (65 solo) and tied for the team lead with five interceptions, one which he returned 40 yards for a touchdown in season opener versus Detroit finished third overall. 

1998: Started 14 games at right cornerback...helped limit the Eagles (9/6) to just 63 yards passing in season opening victory over Philadelphia...teamed with cornerback Shawn Springs to hold the Eagles’ receivers to just four catches...tied for second on the team with five tackles...scored the second touchdown of his career by returning an interception 28 yards for a score versus Arizona (9/13), which was part of an NFL record 13 return touchdowns by the Seahawks in 1998...recorded seven tackles and a pass defensed versus Washington (9/20)...had six solo tackles and two passes defensed at Pittsburgh (9/27)...recorded four passes defensed and finished tied for second with eight tackles versus Denver...intercepted a pass versus Oakland (11/1)...was inactive with a hamstring injury at Dallas (11/22), and with a foot injury versus San Diego (12/13).   

1997: Started all 16 games at cornerback after signing as an unrestricted free agent from Pittsburgh on Feb. 18...recorded a career-high 12 tackles, including 11 solos, to help pace a 26-22 win over San Diego 99/21)...forced fumbles at Denver (11/2) and Oakland (12/14)...picked off his only pass of the season versus San Francisco (12/21). 

1996: Played 15 games, starting 14, at right cornerback...did not play at Jacksonville (9/1) because of a shoulder injury...totaled 76 tackles, one off his 1995 single-season best and one interception...had his first career sack, a forced fumble and four passes defensed versus Houston (9/29)...started both postseason games and was credited with six tackles. 

1995:  Started 15 of 16 games, playing but not starting at Houston (9/10) in game two...led the AFC and was third in the NFL with seven interceptions...started the season as the starting right cornerback, then started 11 of 14 games at left cornerback...started the other three games on the right side, versus Jacksonville (10/29), at Cincinnati (11/19), and versus Houston (12/3)...picked off two passes versus San Diego (10/1) and returned one 63 yards for a touchdown...also picked off two at Oakland (12/10) and had an interception and fumble recovery versus Cleveland (11/13) on consecutive series...named AFC Defensive Player of the Month after recording 27 tackles, and three interceptions...posted a career high 77 tackles, a total that led all defensive backs and finished third overall...had a single-game best nine at Oakland (12/10)...started all three postseason games at left cornerback, including Super Bowl XXX..led the secondary with 15 tackles, including a touchdown-saving stop in the AFC Championship Game...had five tackles versus Dallas in the Super Bowl. 

1994:  Played 16 games and both postseason contests...made first career start at Pittsburgh as an extra defensive back...led team with 19 special teams tackles, including 12 solo stops...had five special teams tackles at San Diego (12/24). 

1993: Played 16 regular season and one postseason game as a reserve, despite breaking his wrist in game four.  Credited with nine tackles on defense and six on special teams, including a forced fumble.

College: Was a three-year starter at Western Carolina...earned first-team All-Southern Conference choice as a senior after recording 62 tackles and one interception...was a two-time, second-team pick...had a single-season bests of 87 tackles as a junior and three interceptions as a sophomore...finished his career with 217 tackles, 41 passes defensed, six interceptions, six tackles for loss, and a sack...set a school record for a defensive back in total tackles and  passes defensed...majored in Sports Management.