As a two-way player, he also contributed at defensive back with 96 tackles, 8 interceptions (school record) and 4 fumble recoveries.
He received first-team Group AAA all-state honors on defense, besides being named All-Metro by The Washington Post and Northern Region Offensive Player of the Year.
While playing against the Miami Hurricanes, Pile intercepted a halfback pass from Jarrett Payton intended for Ken Dorsey and returned it 97 yards for a touchdown.
[2] A three-year starter at free safety for the Virginia Tech Hokies, he finished his career with 267 tackles, 14 interceptions and 276 return yards.
He was a backup behind Roy Williams and Keith Davis, playing mostly as a nickel safety and special teams player.
[4] On February 23, 2007, Pile signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League and was switched to outside linebacker.