As a senior in football, he set a school record with 8 interceptions, received All-OAL honors and helped his team win the Oakland Athletic League.
Although he wasn't selected in the 1984 NFL draft, he opted to sign as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys.
[1] The next year, he was moved back to safety and played linebacker only in passing situations, registering 42 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries.
In 1988, he suffered a bruised left thigh in the preseason game against the Oakland Raiders and was placed on the injured reserve list until October 28.
The next year after starting 8 games at strong safety and being on track to register career-high numbers, he suffered a bruise right quad and was placed on the injured reserve list on November 29.