He played college football for the USC Trojans and earned consensus All-American honors.
He is also the former son-in-law of former Vice President of the United States Walter Mondale.
His Fullerton football varsity teammates included future NFL New Orleans Saints tight end Hoby Brenner.
He attended the University of Southern California, where he played for the USC Trojans football team from 1977 to 1980.
He was a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears team, winners of Super Bowl XX.