Playing college football for the USC Trojans, he was an All-American and established school records for most receptions in a season, and in a career.
[2] In addition to kicking field goals and extra points, he played tailback, wide receiver, defensive back, and linebacker.
[12] In 1983 he was a USA Today All-USA high school football first-team All-American, All-California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), and All-State; he was also a Los Angeles Times running back of the year.
[12] On November 21, 1987, he made a controversial memorable fourth quarter winning end zone juggling touchdown catch for a 17-13 upset over Troy Aikman's No.
[25][26] On April 23, 1989, the Redskins then immediately traded him and two draft picks to the Green Bay Packers for quarterback Jeff Graham.
[27][10] About a month later he broke his ankle in a pick-up basketball game in New York City, shortly before reporting to Packers training camp.