He contributed in setting a national high school record with a time of 39.9 seconds in the 4 × 100 metres relay.
[3] In 1995, he was passed on the depth chart during training camp by rookies Eric Bjornson and Kendell Watkins.
On January 22, 1997, he was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and allocated to the Amsterdam Admirals of the World League of American Football, where he collected 18 receptions for 217 yards and one touchdown as the starter at tight end.
In 1999, he contributed to a 14-13 playoff victory over the Washington Redskins, catching the winning touchdown with 7:29 minutes left.
On August 14, 2001, he was signed by the Chicago Bears, to provide depth after tight end Kaseem Sinceno was lost for the season with a fractured left ankle.
He posted a career-high 20 receptions for 193 yards and 3 touchdowns, despite missing the final 5 contests after injuring his back against the Detroit Lions.