21 - AMEER ABDULLAH Running Back Nebraska Homewood, Ala. Year: Rookie Ht: 5-9 Wt: 203 Born: 6/13/93 Draft: 15, R2 (54)-Det Complete biographical

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2 21 - AMEER ABDULLAH Running Back Nebraska Homewood, Ala. Year: Rookie Ht: 5-9 Wt: 203 Born: 6/13/93 Draft: 15, R2 (54)-Det MANE FACTS ¾ Pronunciation: uh-meer ab-doo-la ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round (54th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. Joins RB Joique Bell and RB Theo Riddick in a versatile Lions backfield following one of the most prolific careers in Nebraska football history, which included three-consecutive 1,000-yard seasons ( ). Ended his collegiate career at Nebraska as the only player to record three-consecutive seasons with 1,000 rushing yards (1,137 in 2012; 1,690 in 2013; 1,611 in 2014). Started in all 53 games he played and concluded his four-year career with 813 carries, 4,744 yards and 29 touchdowns, as well as 73 receptions for 690 yards and seven touchdowns as a receiver. As a return man, his career statistics include 61 kickoff returns for 1,592 yards and one touchdown, and 31 punt returns for 316 yards and one touchdown. ¾ All-purpose yards total 7,186 yards on 978 attempts in 53 games (135.6 yards per game). 2014: Finished his senior season with 1,611 rushing yards, which ranks sixth on the Nebraska single-season list and is the second-best rushing total for a Husker senior. His 2014 rushing total followed up on his 1,690 yards in 2013, making him just the second player in school history with a pair of 1,500-yard rushing seasons. Also totaled 19 touchdowns on the ground and three through the air. ¾ Post-season accolades include: 2014 Second Team All-American (Walter Camp, CBS, Scout, Athlon, Associated Press, Sports Illustrated), 2014 Doak Walker Award Finalist and 2014 Second-Team All-Big Ten. ¾ Recorded four games with more than 200 rushing yards, tying a Nebraska single-season record. ¾ Rushed a career-high 35 times for 229 yards and two touchdowns against Miami (Fla.), while also adding a three-yard touchdown reception. His previous high for carries was 31 against Penn State in ¾ Carried the ball 22 times for 208 yards and a career-high three touchdowns against Illinois. 196 of his 208 yards came in the first half. ¾ Racked up 115 all-purpose yards against Michigan State and became the seventh player in Big Ten history with more than 6,000 career all-purpose yards. ¾ Broke his previous career high of three touchdowns with four scores against Northwestern, becoming the first Husker to score four rushing touchdowns in a game since QB Taylor Martinez in ¾ Capped off his Nebraska career with 269 all-purpose yards in the Holiday Bowl against USC, where he caught a careerhigh six passes for 61 yards. 2013: Continued his ascent into the Nebraska record books in his junior season as he finished with 1,690 rushing yards, the highest total for a Husker player since 1997 and the fourth-best in school history. Also tied the Nebraska single-season record for 100-yard rushing games with 11. ¾ Also tallied 1,999 all-purpose yards, which ranks as the fourth-best single-season total in school history. ¾ Carried a streak of eight games with 100 or more rushing yards over the course of the season. ¾ Earned First Team All-Big Ten honors and was also named Third Team All-American by the Associated Press. 2012: Rushed for 1,137 yards as a sophomore in 2012, earning a significant role in the offense following an injury to RB Rex Burkhead. ¾ Had at least 100 rushing yards in each of his first five starts and finished ninth in the Big Ten in rushing yards per game and fourth in the conference in all-purpose yards. ¾ Earned Second Team All-Big Ten honors from the conference s coaches. 2011: As a true freshman, carried the ball 42 times for 150 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games. Made his biggest mark as a return man, where he averaged 29.3 yards per return to rank ninth in the nation in that category. ¾ Scored on a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown against Fresno State. Prepped at Homewood High School in his hometown of Homewood, Ala. under coach Dickey Wright. Finished his senior season with 1,800 yards and 24 touchdowns, while also catching 33 passes for 515 yards. Earned South region player of the year by the Birmingham News and was selected to play in the Offense-Defense All-American bowl, where he starred as a defensive back. ¾ Honored as a Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Award, winning in both 2012 and 2014, and was named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll four times. ¾ Earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2013 and ¾ Graduated from Nebraska with a degree in history, which he completed in three-and-a-half years. ¾ Son of Kareem and Aisha Abdullah, and is the youngest of nine children, all of whom have college degrees.

3 42 - ISA ABDUL-QUDDUS Safety Fordham Union, N.J. Year: 5 Ht: 6-1 Wt: 201 Born: 8/3/89 Draft: FA-NO 11 Acquired: W-NO 14 MANE FACTS ¾ Pronunciation: EE-sa Ab-dool ka-doos ¾ Re-signed by the Lions as an unrestricted free agent to a one-year contract on March 13, ¾ Claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions on February 3, ¾ Released by the Saints on January 7, ¾ Signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted rookie free agent on July 27, Joined the Lions after spending his first three years in the NFL ( ) with the New Orleans Saints. Was the only rookie free agent to make the Saints opening day 53-man roster out of training camp in 2011 and has established himself as a reliable contributor in the secondary and on special teams. 2014: Finished his first season with the Lions with 29 total tackles (19 solo), two pass defenses and four special teams tackles. Saw action in all 16 games, including four starts (three at SS, one at nickel CB). ¾ Started at strong safety and picked up five total tackles, four of which were solo, in Week 1 vs. New York Giants (9/8). ¾ Collected a career-best eight combined tackles and had one pass defense in Week 2 at Carolina (9/14). ¾ Made five tackles and had one pass defense in Week 3 vs. Green Bay (9/21). ¾ Saw action in a backup safety role and collected an assisted tackle on special teams in Week 4 at New York Jets (9/28). ¾ Had one tackle in a backup safety role in Week 5 vs. Buffalo (10/5). ¾ Participated in a backup safety role in Week 10 vs. Miami (11/9). ¾ Collected three solo tackles in Week 11 at Arizona (11/16). ¾ Had four solo tackles in Week 12 at New England (11/23). ¾ Made one special teams tackle in Week 13 vs. Chicago (11/27). ¾ Saw playing time in a backup safety role in Week 14 vs. Tampa Bay (12/7). ¾ Collected a solo tackle on special teams in Week 15 vs. Minnesota (12/14). ¾ Registered three tackles (one on special teams) and blocked one field goal in Week 17 at Green Bay (12/28). ¾ Posted one tackle in the NFC Wild Card game at Dallas (1/4). 2013: Saw action in 11 games in his third NFL campaign, finishing the season with seven tackles (six solo), one pass defense and six special teams tackles. ¾ Appeared in his first game of the season on Monday Night Football against Miami (9/30) and finished with two solo tackles. Started two of his four years in the defensive backfield for Fordham and finished his career with 193 tackles, three interceptions, three sacks and 10 pass defenses. ¾ As a senior, led the team with 78 tackles, three forced fumbles and six pass defenses. Played his prep ball at Union (N.J.) High School where he was First Team All-County and Second Team All-State as a senior, contributing over 100 tackles in both his junior and senior seasons. ABDUL-QUDDUS SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:... 8 at Car 9/14/14 Pass Defenses:... 2 at NYG 12/9/12 Interceptions:... 1 (twice) Last vs. TB 12/16/12 Long Interception Return: at NYG 12/9/12 Fumble Recoveries:... 1 vs. Phi 11/5/12 Forced Fumbles:...1 (three times) vs. Car 1/1/12 Special Teams Tackles:... 2 (four times) Last at NE 10/13/13 Blocked Field Goal:...1 at GB 12/29/14 ABDUL-QUDDUS CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds PD TD FF FR STT 2011 NO NO NO Det Totals Postseason Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds 2011 NO Det Totals

4 2014 (DET) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR STT 9/8 NYG /14 at Car /21 GB /28 at NYJ /5 BUF /12 at Min /19 NO /26 at Atl /9 MIA /16 at Ari /23 at NE /27 CHI /7 TB /14 MIN /21 at Chi /28 at GB Totals Postseason Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR STT 1/4 at Dal Totals

5 94 - EZEKIEL ANSAH Defensive End Brigham Young Accra, Ghana Year: 3 Ht: 6-5 Wt: 279 Born: 5/29/89 Draft: 13, R1 (5)-Det MANE FACTS ¾ Pronunciation: ZEEK-e-all AHN-sah ¾ Nickname Ziggy ¾ First witnessed American football when he attended a BYU game in ¾ Originally aspired to play basketball upon arriving in the United States before his family and friends convinced him to try out for football in ¾ Voted by his teammates for the Mel Farr Rookie of the Year Award in ¾ Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 6 of ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round (5th overall) in the 2013 NFL Draft. Bruising defensive end with unrivaled size and raw talent who possesses the ability to play multiple roles along the Lions defensive line. With a team-leading eight sacks in his first NFL season in 2013, Ansah recorded the most sacks by a Lions rookie since DT Ndamukong Suh had 10 in ¾ Ansah led the Lions in Week 6 at Minnesota (10/12/14) with a career-high 2.5 sacks, five tackles and a career-high four tackles for loss. His 2.5 sacks are the most by a Lions defensive player since DE Cliff Avril had three vs. Chicago in It also marked his fourth-career game, and first in 2014, with two or more sacks in a game. ¾ Ansah had three multi-sack games in 2013, posting two sacks at Washington (9/22), vs. Tampa Bay (11/24) and vs. Green Bay (11/28). His three two-sack performances are tied for the most on the Lions all-time list for single-game sacks by rookies. ¾ On his very first defensive series as an NFL player in Week 1 of the 2013 preseason vs. New York Jets (8/9), Ansah picked off Jets QB Mark Sanchez and returned it 14 yards for a touchdown. 2014: Followed up on his tremendous rookie season with 7.5 sacks, one behind DT Ndamukong Suh (8.0) for the team lead, as well as 49 total tackles (37 solo) and three forced fumbles. With 15.5 sacks after his first two NFL seasons, Ansah ranked third among all second- or third-year players behind only Olivier Vernon (18.0) and Chandler Jones (17.5.) ¾ Began the 2014 season at defensive end and collected four quarterback hits with 0.5 sacks in Week 1 vs. New York Giants (9/8). ¾ Had three tackles and put pressure on the quarterback for 0.5 sacks in Week 2 at Carolina (9/14). ¾ Made two solo tackles in Week 3 vs. Green Bay (9/21). ¾ Collected five total tackles (three solo), including one tackle for a loss, in Week 4 at New York Jets (9/28). ¾ Pieced together four total tackles and had one tackle for a loss in Week 5 vs. Buffalo (10/5). ¾ Wreaked havoc on the Vikings offensive line, sacking the quarterback a career-high 2.5 times, collecting five total tackles on the day and forcing one fumble in Week 6 at Minnesota (10/12). This was his fourth-career game, and first in 2014, with 2+ sacks. ¾ Had four total tackles, including one tackle for a loss in Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/19). ¾ Collected one sack for 10 yards and forced a fumble in Week 8 at Atlanta (10/26). ¾ Made six total tackles, including one sack for 11 yards in Week 10 vs. Miami (11/9). ¾ Had three combined tackles in Week 11 at Arizona (11/16). ¾ Collected three solo tackles in Week 12 at New England (11/23). ¾ Made a pair of tackles, including one sack, in Week 13 vs. Chicago (11/27). ¾ Picked up a sack and hurried the quarterback on multiple occasions in Week 14 vs. Tampa Bay (12/7). ¾ Had one solo tackle in Week 15 vs. Minnesota (12/14). ¾ Made two solo tackles in Week 16 at Chicago (12/21). ¾ Recorded five tackles in Week 17 at Green Bay (12/28). ¾ Registered two tackles (one for loss), one sack and four quarterback hits in the NFC Wild Card game at Dallas (1/4). 2013: Started in 12-of-14 games as a rookie and totaled 32 tackles (19 solo), a team-leading eight sacks (72 yards), one pass defense and two forced fumbles. Ansah led all NFL rookies with eight sacks. ¾ Came off the bench in his Detroit Lions rookie debut in Week 1 vs. Minnesota (9/8) to record three tackles (one solo), 0.5 sacks (1.5 yards) and one quarterback hit. ¾ Recorded one solo tackle in Week 2 at Arizona (9/15). ¾ Made his first-career start in Week 3 at Washington (9/22) and recorded seven total tackles (four solo), two sacks (26 yards) and one forced fumble. ¾ Assisted on one tackle and recorded one pass defense in Week 4 against Chicago (9/29). ¾ In Week 5 at Green Bay (10/6), had two solo tackles, including one tackle for loss, 0.5 sacks (five yards), one quarterback hit and one forced fumble. ¾ Assisted on three tackles in Week 6 at Cleveland (10/13). ¾ In Week 8 vs. Dallas (10/27), made two solo tackles. ¾ Inactive for Week 10 at Chicago (11/10) and Week 11 at Pittsburgh (11/17). ¾ Registered two sacks (20 yards) and two solo tackles, including two tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits vs. Tampa Bay in Week 12 (11/24).

6 His performance at Tampa Bay was his second multi-sack game of the season. ¾ Registered two sacks (13 yards), three solo tackles, including two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits, in Week 13 vs. Green Bay (11/28). He became the first Lions player with two-plus sacks in back-to-back games since DE Cliff Avril in Weeks of the 2011 season. ¾ Totaled four tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss, in Week 14 at Philadelphia (12/8). ¾ In Week 16 vs. New York Giants (12/22), sacked Giants QB Eli Manning for a loss of nine yards and also totaled three tackles (two solo), including one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hit. ¾ Assisted on one tackle in Week 17 at Minnesota (12/29). Started the final nine games of his career at Brigham Young, appearing in 31 total games, where he registered 72 tackles (39 solo), 4.5 sacks (20 yards), 13 tackles for loss, 10 pass defenses, one interception and one forced fumble. ¾ Prior to joining the BYU football team in 2010, competed for the Cougars track team and ran personal bests in the 100-meter dash (10.91) and 200-meter dash (21.89). 2012: An All-American Super Sleeper selection by The NFL Draft Report, Ansah also received All-American Honorable Mention from Pro Football Weekly and was an All-Independent First Team choice by Phil Steele. ¾ Finished his senior year with 62 tackles (35 solo), ranking fourth-best on the team. Also ranked second on the team with 4.5 sacks (20 yards) and placed third on the team with 13 tackles for loss, one interception and one fumble recovery. Youngest of five children, son of Edward and Elizabeth. Hails from Accra, Ghana. ¾ Originally tried to walk on to BYU s basketball team as a power forward after watching his brother play basketball in Ghana. ¾ Active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ¾ Speaks Twi and Fante, two local Ghanaian dialects. ¾ A basketball fan, grew up idolizing LeBron James. ¾ Actuarial science major with a minor in mathematics. ANSAH S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:... 7 at Was 9/22/13 Sacks: at Min 10/12/14 Sack Yards:...26 at Was 9/22/13 Forced Fumbles:... 1 (four times) Last at Atl 10/26/14 Pass Defenses:... 1 vs. Chi 9/29/13 ANSAH S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2013 Det Det Totals Postseason Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2014 Det Totals (DET) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/8 NYG /14 at Car /21 GB /28 at NYJ /5 BUF /12 at Min /19 NO /26 at Atl /9 MIA /16 at Ari /23 at NE /27 CHI /7 TB /14 MIN /28 at GB Totals Postseason Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 1/4 at Dal Totals

7 35 - JOIQUE BELL Running Back Wayne State Benton Harbor, Mich. Year: 5 Ht: 5-11 Wt: 231 Born: 8/4/86 Draft: FA-Buf 10 Acquired: FA 11 MANE FACTS ¾ Pronunciation: JOIK ¾ Voted by his teammates for the Chuck Hughes Most Improved Player Award in ¾ Re-signed by the Lions to a three-year contract on March 12, ¾ Re-signed by the Lions on April 15, ¾ Signed by the Lions off the Saints practice squad on December 27, ¾ Signed by the Saints to the practice squad on September 22, ¾ Released by the Saints on September 21, ¾ Signed by the New Orleans Saints from the Eagles practice squad on January 5, ¾ Signed by the Eagles to the practice squad on December 16, Released by the Colts on December 14, ¾ Acquired by the Indianapolis Colts off waivers on November 10, ¾ Released by the Eagles on November 10, ¾ Signed by the Philadelphia Eagles from the Bills practice squad on September 21, ¾ Signed by the Bills to the practice squad on September 5, ¾ Released by the Bills on September 4, ¾ Signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on April 29, Has established himself as a physical presence in the Lions backfield with the ability to break tackles and generate explosive runs. In 2013, Bell and RB Reggie Bush became the first running back tandem in NFL history to both register 500+ rushing yards and 500+ receiving yards in the same season. ¾ Bell and the Lions rushing attack had a combined 17 rushing touchdowns on the season in 2012, the most the team has registered since they had 15 in Bell finished with three touchdowns. ¾ Appeared in eight career games with the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles before joining the Lions. 2014: Came on strong at the end of the season to finish with a team-high 223 carries for 860 yards and seven touchdowns. Also caught 34 passes for 322 yards and his first-career receiving touchdown. ¾ In Week 1 vs. New York Giants, carried the ball a team-high 15 times for 51 yards and a touchdown, along with one reception for five yards. ¾ Caught six passes out of the backfield for 61 yards and carried the ball a team-high 10 times for 36 yards in Week 2 at Carolina (9/14). ¾ Carried the ball a team-high 15 times for 33 yards in Week 3 vs. Green Bay (9/21). ¾ Gained 32 yards on the ground on eight carries in Week 4 at New York Jets (9/28). ¾ Inactive in Week 5 vs. Buffalo (10/5). ¾ Started and rushed the ball a team-high 18 times for 74 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 at Minnesota (10/12). Also added two receptions for 23 yards. ¾ Led the team in rushing yards with 48 on 18 carries and added a touchdown in Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/19). He also had two catches for 19 yards. ¾ Carried the ball a team-high 14 times for 39 yards and hauled in two catches for 22 yards in Week 8 at Atlanta (10/26). ¾ Ran the ball a team-high 10 times for 44 yards and caught a pair of passes for 37 yards in Week 10 vs. Miami (11/9). ¾ Gained 85 yards on 14 carries and added three catches for 30 yards in Week 11 at Arizona (11/16). ¾ Carried the ball a team-high 19 times for 48 yards in Week 12 at New England (11/23). ¾ Found the end zone twice and carried the ball 23 times for 91 yards in Week 13 vs. Chicago (11/27). ¾ Ran the ball a team-high 18 times for 83 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 vs. Tampa Bay (12/7). Also caught five passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. ¾ Carried the ball 15 times for 62 yards and also caught four passes for 41 yards in Week 15 vs. Minnesota (12/14). ¾ Gained 74 yards on 13 carries and a touchdown in Week 16 at Chicago (12/21). Also added a pair of receptions for 13 yards. ¾ Carried the ball 13 times for 60 yards in Week 17 at Green Bay (12/28). ¾ Ran the ball a team-high 12 times for 43 yards and caught four passes for 42 yards in the NFC Wild Card game at Dallas (1/4). 2013: Played in all 16 games (four starts), tallying 1,197 total yards (650 rushing yards and 547 receiving yards) and eight rushing touchdowns. He totaled 125+ total yards four times in the 2013 season. ¾ In Week 1 vs. Minnesota (9/8), scored a career-high two touchdowns on the ground as he registered 92 yards from scrimmage (25 rush, 67 rec). He once again scored the Lions first touchdown of the season (two-yard run with :10 left in second quarter). He also scored the first touchdown of the season in ¾ Rushed eight times for 31 yards and caught five passes for 41 yards for a total of 72 yards in Week 2 at Arizona (9/15). ¾ Made his first-career start in Week 3 at Washington (9/22) and recorded a then-career-high 20 rushing attempts and 132 scrimmage yards (63 rush, 69 rec on four catches) while scoring one rushing touchdown. ¾ Totaled 46 yards in Week 4 vs. Chicago (9/29) on seven rushing attempts and four receptions. ¾ Started at running back and rushed five times for 21 yards and caught four passes for 30 yards in Week 5 at Green Bay (10/6).

8 ¾ Rushed seven times for 25 yards and caught one pass for eight yards in Week 6 at Cleveland (10/13). ¾ Had three carries for 23 yards and caught five passes for 27 yards in Week 7 vs. Cincinnati (10/20). ¾ In Week 8 vs. Dallas (10/27), had four carries for 32 yards and one touchdown and caught one pass for 22 yards. ¾ Rushed for 41 yards on 10 carries in Week 10 at Chicago (11/10). ¾ Rushed nine times for 49 yards and one touchdown in Week 11 at Pittsburgh (11/17) before leaving the game in the third quarter with an injury. Also caught three passes for 48 yards, his longest for 37 yards. ¾ Had six carries for 15 yards in Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/24). ¾ Rushed for a career-high 94 yards on 19 attempts with one touchdown and caught three passes for 34 yards in Week 13 vs. Green Bay (11/28). ¾ Carried the ball a career-high 23 times for 69 yards and one touchdown in Week 14 at Philadelphia (12/8). Also scored on a two-point conversion reception, the first of his career, and led the team in both receptions (4) and receiving yards (58). ¾ Rushed nine times for 24 yards and caught one pass for 23 yards in Week 15 vs. Baltimore (12/16). ¾ Collected a career-high 154 total yards against the New York Giants in Week 16 (12/22) along with one rushing touchdown. Bell garnered 91 rushing yards and 63 receiving yards (on a career-high 10 receptions) in the game. ¾ Carried the ball eight times for 31 yards and caught four passes for 25 yards in Week 17 at Minnesota (12/29) Harlon Hill winner as the best player in Division II at Wayne State. ¾ Played in 44 career games (42 starts) for the Warriors. ¾ Compiled 8,055 all-purpose yards and 576 points (88 rushing TDs, eight receiving TDs), ranking him ninth and fifth, respectively, in NCAA history. ¾ Started in 11 games as senior in 2009, totaling career-highs in rushing yards (2,084) and TDs (29). ¾ Bell also had 13 kickoff returns, nine punt returns and finished with 8,055 all-purpose yards. ¾ Led the nation in rushing his senior season. ¾ Ran for over 2,000 yards twice in his career. ¾ Earned AFCA All-American honors as a redshirt freshman when he ran for 2,065 yards. ¾ Four-time First Team All-GLIAC selection. Attended Benton Harbor (Mich.) High School. ¾ Earned First Team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference honors. ¾ Lettered in baseball at BHHS. ¾ Criminal justice major at WSU. BELL S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Rushing Attempts: (twice) Last vs. Chi 11/27/14 Rushing Yards: vs. GB 11/28/13 Rushing Touchdowns:...2 (twice) Last vs.chi 11/27/14 Long Rush: vs. Ind 12/2/12 Receptions...10 vs. NYG 12/22/13 Receiving Yards:...73 vs. Atl 12/22/12 Longest Reception:...50 at SF 9/16/12 Total Yards: vs. NYG 12/22/13 Total Touchdowns:... 2 (three times) Last vs. TB 12/7/14 BELL S CAREER STATISTICS RUSHING RECEIVING Year Tm G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds 2010 Total Det Det Det Totals Postseason RUSHING RECEIVING Date Opp G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds 2014 Det Totals

9 2014 (DET) RUSHING RECEIVING Date Opp G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds 9/8 NYG /14 at Car /21 GB /28 at NYJ /5 BUF 0 0 INACTIVE 10/12 at Min /19 NO /26 at Atl /9 MIA /16 at Ari /23 at NE /27 CHI /7 TB /14 MIN /28 at GB Totals Postseason RUSHING RECEIVING Date Opp G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds 1/4 at Dal Totals

10 65 - TAYLOR BOGGS Center Humboldt State Upland, Calif. Year: 3 Ht: 6-3 Wt: 302 Born: 2/20/87 Draft: FA-NYJ 11 Acquired: FA 15 ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions to a Reserve/Future contract on January 6, ¾ Re-signed by the Bears to the practice squad on December 17, ¾ Released by the Bears on October 16, ¾ Signed by the Bears to the active roster from the practice squad on September 13, ¾ Re-signed by the Bears to the practice squad on September 1, ¾ Released by the Bears on August 30, ¾ Re-signed by the Bears as an exclusive rights free agent on February 24, ¾ Signed by the Chicago Bears as a free agent to a one-year contract on April 9, ¾ Released by the Jets on April 12, ¾ Signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted rookie free agent on July 28, Young center out of Humboldt State who comes to Detroit after spending two seasons with the Chicago Bears. Entered the NFL ranks as an undrafted rookie free agent with the New York Jets in : After beginning the season on the Bears practice squad, Boggs was elevated to the team s active roster on September 13, 2014 and saw action in four games in : Signed by the Bears in April 2013 and saw action in one game during his first NFL season. 2011: Placed on Reserve/Injured to start the season as a rookie with the Jets. Named a First Team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) following his senior season in 2010 and was a three-time All-GNAC First Team selection at Humboldt State. ¾ Helped anchor a unit that ranked fifth overall among NCAA Division II programs for least quarterback sacks allowed, surrendering only eight in 11 games in ¾ Ranked No. 13 among all centers in all divisions in ESPN s preseason NFL draft rankings. Attended Upland (Calif.) High School where he was a first team all-conference offensive lineman. BOGGS CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S 2011 NYJ Chi Chi 4 0 Totals 5 0

11 84 - RYAN BROYLES Wide Receiver Oklahoma Norman, Okla. Year: 4 Ht: 5-10 Wt: 194 Born: 4/9/88 Draft: 12, R2 (54)-Det ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured on October 30, ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured on December 4, ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round (54th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. Versatile slot wide receiver who made an immediate impact in the Lions high-powered passing game in his rookie season. 2014: Contributed in five games in a reserve receiver role, finishing the season with two receptions for 25 yards. ¾ Inactive in Week 1 vs. New York Giants (9/8). ¾ Inactive in Week 2 at Carolina (9/14). ¾ Inactive in Week 3 vs. Green Bay (9/21). ¾ Made his 2014 debut, catching one pass for 21 yards in Week 4 at New York Jets (9/28). ¾ Was targeted once in a backup wide receiver role in Week 5 vs. Buffalo (10/5). ¾ Saw action in a backup wide receiver role in Week 6 at Minnesota (10/12). ¾ Participated in a backup wide receiver role in Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/19). ¾ Hauled in one pass for four yards in Week 8 at Atlanta (10/26). ¾ Inactive for the final nine weeks of the season. 2013: Prior to suffering a season ending injury to his Achilles in Week 8 of the 2013 season, Broyles tallied eight receptions for 85 yards (10.6 avg). ¾ Caught three passes for 34 yards, his longest for 17 yards in Week 3 at Washington (9/22). ¾ Started his first game of the season in Week 4 vs. Chicago (9/29). ¾ Started his second consecutive game and totaled 27 yards on two receptions in Week 5 at Green Bay (10/6). Broyles finished his collegiate career as the NCAA career leader in receptions (349) and second in receiving yards (4,586). The two-time Biletnikoff Award Finalist started in 43-of-48 career games before being lost to a torn ACL in his senior season. Broyles holds 10 Oklahoma game, season, and career records. He caught a pass in every game he played for the Sooners. ¾ Was a 2010 All-American and consensus All-Big 12 selection. ¾ Reached 100 career receptions faster than any player in school history. ¾ Also served as the Sooners primary punt returner throughout his career, returning 107 career punts for 1,186 yards. Attended Norman High School in Norman, Okla. Played football under coach Butch Peters. Had 79 career receptions for 1,688 yards and 18 touchdowns. Also registered 157 tackles and 20 interceptions as a defensive back. Named 6A-2 All- District and OCA All-State. ¾ Averaged 18 points per game as a high school basketball player. ¾ Ranked by Scout (No. 23) and Rivals (No. 11) as a top cornerback prospect. BROYLES SINGLE-GAME BESTS Receptions:...6 (twice) Last vs. Hou 11/22/12 Receiving Yards: vs. Hou 11/22/12 Long Reception: vs. Hou 11/22/12 Receiving Touchdowns... 1 (twice) Last vs. Sea 10/28/12 BROYLES CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING Year Tm G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2012 Det Det Det Totals Postseason RECEIVING Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 2014 at Dal 0 0 INACTIVE Totals

12 2014 (DET) RECEIVING Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 9/8 NYG 0 0 INACTIVE 9/14 at Car 0 0 INACTIVE 9/21 GB 0 0 INACTIVE 9/28 at NYJ /5 BUF /12 at Min /19 NO /26 at Atl /9 MIA 0 0 INACTIVE 11/16 at Ari 0 0 INACTIVE 11/23 at NE 0 0 INACTIVE 11/27 CHI 0 0 INACTIVE 12/7 TB 0 0 INACTIVE 12/14 Min 0 0 INACTIVE 12/21 at Chi 0 0 INACTIVE 12/28 at GB 0 0 INACTIVE Totals Postseason RECEIVING Date Opp G S Rec Yds Avg Lg TD 1/4 at Dal 0 0 INACTIVE Totals

13 46 - MICHAEL BURTON Fullback Rutgers Long Valley, N.J. Year: Rookie Ht: 6-0 Wt: 247 Born: 2/1/92 Draft: 15, R5 (168)-Det ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round (168th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. Bruising fullback who joins the Lions as the first of the position to be drafted by the team since FB Jerome Felton in 2008 following a successful college career at Rutgers. Entered the college football ranks as a walk-on in 2010 and was redshirted his freshman year before emerging as a force in the Scarlet Knights backfield. Played in 42 career games (27 starts) and finished with 22 carries for 116 yards, as well as 47 receptions for 401 yards and three touchdowns. 2014: Carried the Rutgers ground attack as the lead backfield blocker as he appeared in all 13 games (10 starts), hauling in at least one catch in 11 of the 13 games. Earned the Paul Robeson Award as a senior, which is presented annually to an individual whose performance, leadership and dedication on and off the field during his career has had the greatest impact on Rutgers football. ¾ Was one of 27 players in the Rutgers program to be named to the Big Ten All-Academic Team in ¾ Helped the offense rush for 340 yards in the Quick Lane Bowl victory over North Carolina in Detroit (12/26), the highest rushing total for Rutgers since Also converted a fake punt in the game. ¾ Blocked for an offense that racked up 284 rushing yards against Navy, including a key block on a fourth-down run that led to a touchdown. ¾ Collected two receptions in Senior Day win over Indiana (11/15). 2013: Started 10 of the 13 games he saw action in and ended the year with 61 rushing yards and 149 receiving yards, including two touchdowns. ¾ Hauled in touchdown passes against South Florida (12/7) and Temple (11/2). ¾ Rushed twice and registered two receptions in home opener start against Norfolk State (9/7). ¾ Named to the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Football Team. 2012: Earned starts at fullback in the first four games of the season before suffering a season-ending leg injury in the win at Arkansas (9/22). 2011: Worked his way into the starting lineup in three of the final four games of 2011 after moving from running back to fullback during spring drills. ¾ Saw his first-career carry vs. West Virginia, totaling 13 yards on three attempts. ¾ Scored his first-career touchdown as a Scarlet Knight in the first start of his career in the win at Army (11/12). 2010: Redshirted in Four-year starter for head coach Kevin Hennelly at West Morris Central (N.J.) High School. Named first-team all-state, all-group III and Morris County Player of the Year by the Star-Ledger. Set 10 school season records and career records, including a school single-season record 1,769 yards on 200 carries and 20 touchdowns as a senior. ¾ Owns his high school s career rushing mark with 3,332 yards, as well as single-season all-purpose yards (2,376) and career all-purpose yards (4,498). ¾ Father, Peter, was a standout running back at Susquehanna University and sister, Lyndsay, was a women s basketball All-America selection in 2010 at Johns Hopkins University. ¾ Majored in communications at Rutgers.

14 29 - CREZDON BUTLER Cornerback Clemson Asheville, N.C. Year: 5 Ht: 6-1 Wt: 189 Born: 5/26/87 Draft: 10, R5 (164)-Pit Acquired: FA 15 MANE FACTS ¾ Pronunciation: KREZ-din ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions to a Reserve/Future contract on January 7, ¾ Released by the Buccaneers on December 16, ¾ Signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent on September 10, ¾ Released by the Chargers on August 30, ¾ Signed by the San Diego Chargers as a free agent on September 17, ¾ Released by the Bills on August 30, ¾ Signed by the Buffalo Bills to the active roster from the Cardinals practice squad on November 7, ¾ Re-signed by the Cardinals to the practice squad on October 23, ¾ Released by the Cardinals on October 16, ¾ Signed by the Cardinals as a free agent on October 9, ¾ Released by the Washington Redskins on September 25, ¾ Acquired by the Washington Redskins via waivers on September 1, ¾ Released by the Cardinals on August 31, ¾ Acquired by the Arizona Cardinals via waivers on September 4, ¾ Released by the Steelers on September 3, ¾ Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round (164th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Fifth-year corner who saw action in 11 games during the 2014 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after spending time with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2010), Arizona Cardinals ( ), Washington Redskins (2012), Buffalo Bills (2012) and San Diego Chargers (2013). Made his NFL debut against New England (11/14/10) while with the Steelers. 2014: Played in 11 games (three starts) for the Buccaneers and finished the season with a career-high 13 tackles in a reserve cornerback role. Made his first-career start vs. Baltimore (10/12) and recorded two tackles in the game. ¾ Started two more games at cornerback, including vs. Atlanta (11/9) and at Washington (11/16), tallying seven combined tackles in both contests. A four-year contributor for the Clemson Tigers, Butler played in 53 games during his career and finished with 183 tackles, 11 interceptions and 21 pass defenses. Finished tied for second in school history with 243 career interception return yards. ¾ Earned ACC Honorable Mention as a senior in 2009 and was also named freshman First Team All-ACC by Sporting News in Attended Asheville (N.C.) High School where he ended his career as the all-time rushing leader in school history with 5,030 career yards. Named MVP of AAA state title game as a senior in which he recorded an interception and a 70-yard game-winning touchdown pass. ¾ Earned a roster spot in the Shrine Bowl all-star game. ¾ Also lettered in track in high school. ¾ Majored in sociology at Clemson. BUTLER S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...4 at Was 11/16/14 Forced Fumbles:... 1 (twice) Last vs. Dal 9/29/13 Special Teams Tackles:...2 vs. NYJ 12/30/12 BUTLER S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR STT 2010 Pit Ari * TOTAL SD TB Totals Postseason Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR STT 2013 SD Totals

15 57 - JOSH BYNES Linebacker Auburn Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Year: 4 Ht: 6-1 Wt: 235 Born: 8/24/89 Draft: FA-Bal 11 Acquired: FA 14 ¾ Re-signed by the Lions as an unrestricted free agent to a two-year contract on March 13, ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions from Baltimore Ravens practice squad on September 23, ¾ Signed by the Baltimore Ravens to the active roster from the practice squad on September 17, 2012 ¾ Signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted rookie free agent on July 28, Signed by the Detroit Lions on September 23, 2014 and provides valuable depth in the team s linebacking corps. Possesses the ability to contribute in various defensive packages. Member of the 2012 Baltimore Ravens team that won Super Bowl XLVII (made final tackle of the game). 2014: Contributing member of the Lions linebacker group who finished his first season in Detroit with 19 total tackles (16 solo), his first-career interception (17 yards) and two pass defenses after joining the team in September. Also recorded three special teams tackles. ¾ Collected an assisted tackle on special teams in Week 4 at New York Jets (10/28). ¾ Saw playing time in a backup linebacker role in Week 5 vs. Buffalo (10/5). ¾ Collected a pair of tackles and had one pass defense in Week 6 at Minnesota (10/12). ¾ Participated in a backup linebacker role in Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/19). ¾ Made one tackle in Week 8 at Atlanta (10/26). ¾ Collected an assisted tackle in Week 10 vs. Miami (11/9). ¾ Hauled in his career-first interception and made three total tackles in Week 11 at Arizona (11/16). ¾ Had three solo tackles in Week 12 at New England (11/23). ¾ Collected three total tackles in Week 13 vs. Chicago (11/27). ¾ Made one tackle in Week 14 vs. Tampa Bay (12/7). ¾ Had a pair of solo tackles in Week 15 vs. Minnesota (12/14). ¾ Notched three solo tackles in Week 16 at Chicago (12/21). Appeared in 43 games at Auburn and was a member of the Tigers team that won the 2010 BCS National Championship. Bynes anchored the middle of the Auburn defense for three consecutive years, garnering Second Team All-SEC honors as a senior. Career totals include 238 tackles, one forced fumble, and defended 12 passes. ¾ Started 35 consecutive games at Auburn. Graduated with a bachelor s degree in Human Development and Family Studies. ¾ Played in just eight games as a senior in high school, totaling 110 tackles, four forced fumbles, three recoveries and two sacks. ¾ Led Boyd Anderson High School to a 9-3 overall record and to the second round of the state playoffs as a senior. ¾ Earned Broward County Defensive Player of the Year honors in BYNES SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...13 at Den 12/16/12 Interceptions:...1 at Ari 11/17/14 Interception Return Yards:...17 at Ari 11/17/14 Pass Defenses:...1 (five times) Last at Ari 11/17/14 Special Teams Tackles:... 2 vs. SF 2/13/13 BYNES CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds PD TD FF FR Yds TD STT 2011 Bal Bal Bal Det Totals Postseason Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2012 Bal Det Totals

16 2014 (DET) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/8 NYG 0 0 NOT WITH TEAM 9/14 at Car 0 0 NOT WITH TEAM 9/21 GB 0 0 NOT WITH TEAM 9/28 at NYJ /5 BUF /12 at Min /19 NO /26 at Atl /9 MIA /16 at Ari /23 at NE /27 CHI /7 TB /14 MIN /21 at Chi /28 at GB Totals Postseason Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 1/4 at Dal Totals

17 26 - DON CAREY Safety Norfolk State Norfolk, Va. Year: 7 Ht: 5-11 Wt: 202 Born: 2/14/87 Draft: 09, R6 (177)-Cle Acquired: FA 11 ¾ Re-signed by the Lions to a three-year extension on January 10, ¾ Re-signed by the Lions to a one-year extension on January 3, ¾ Re-signed by the Lions on November 1, ¾ Released by the Lions on August 20, ¾ Signed by the Detroit Lions on October 25, ¾ Released by the Jaguars on September 3, ¾ Placed on Reserve/Injured by the Jaguars on September 1, ¾ Claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 8, ¾ Released by the Browns on August 6, ¾ Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round (177th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Re-signed by the Lions to a three-year extension on January 10, 2014 and provides valuable depth in the team s secondary. Possesses the ability to contribute at safety and as a cornerback in nickel packages. 2014: Missed only three games due to a hamstring injury, and started three of his 13 games in Finished the season with seven tackles (six solo), one fumble recovery and five special teams tackles. ¾ Inactive in Week 1 vs. New York Giants (9/8) and in Week 2 at Carolina (9/14). ¾ Returned a 40-yard fumble for his first career touchdown on the Packers second play from scrimmage in Week 3 vs. Green Bay (9/21). ¾ Inactive in Week 4 at New York Jets (9/28). ¾ Saw playing time in a backup safety role in Week 5 vs. Buffalo (10/5). ¾ Collected one special teams tackle in Week 6 at Minnesota (10/12). ¾ Picked up one solo tackle in Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/19). ¾ Appeared in the game in a backup safety role in Week 8 at Atlanta (10/26). ¾ Made one tackle in Week 10 vs. Miami (11/9). ¾ Had two special teams tackles in Week 11 at Arizona (11/16). ¾ Collected one special teams tackle in Week 12 at New England (11/23). ¾ Saw playing time in a backup safety role in Week 13 vs. Chicago (11/27). ¾ Appeared in the game in a backup safety role in Week 14 vs. Tampa Bay (12/7). ¾ Saw playing time in a backup safety role in Week 15 vs. Minnesota (12/14). ¾ Collected a pair of solo tackles in Week 16 at Chicago (12/21). ¾ Posted three tackles in Week 17 at Green Bay (12/28). ¾ Registered two tackles (one for loss) in the NFC Wild Card game at Dallas (1/4). 2013: Was a versatile option at nickel and a source of stability to the Lions secondary and special teams coverage unit. Totaled 19 tackles (16 solo), two pass defenses and finished second on the team in special teams tackles with 11 (eight solo). Had a breakout performance at Pittsburgh (11/17/13) where he started at linebacker and had a career-high nine tackles (seven solo). ¾ Recorded one special teams tackle in Week 1 vs. Minnesota (9/8). ¾ Inactive in Week 2 at Arizona (9/15) and Week 3 at Washington (9/22). ¾ In Week 4 vs. Chicago (9/29) assisted on one special teams tackle. ¾ Recorded two special teams tackles in Week 5 at Green Bay (10/6). ¾ Had two special teams tackles in Week 6 at Cleveland (10/13). ¾ In Week 8 vs. Dallas (10/27), registered one pass defense and one special teams tackle. ¾ Had two solo tackles in Week 10 at Chicago (11/10). Both tackles took place in the second half against RB Matt Forte. ¾ Started at nickel in Week 11 at Pittsburgh (11/17) and posted a career-high nine tackles (seven solo), including two tackles for loss. ¾ Had one solo tackle, one pass defense, a forced fumble and two special teams tackles in Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/24). ¾ Was actively involved in special teams coverage in Week 13 vs. Green Bay (11/28) and Week 14 at Philadelphia (12/8). ¾ Totaled four tackles (three solo), including two tackles for loss in Week 15 vs. Baltimore (12/16). ¾ Had three solo tackles, including one tackle for loss, and one special teams tackle in Week 16 vs. New York Giants (12/22). ¾ Started in Week 17 at Minnesota (12/29) and assisted on one special teams tackle. Four-year starter at Norfolk State. Became the first player to be drafted from the school in the Division I era (since 1998). ¾ Two time member of the All-MEAC Second Team in 2007 and ¾ Recorded five interceptions during his senior season. He returned one interception 94 yards for a touchdown. ¾ Also had a 49-yard fumble return for a touchdown in ¾ Had eight interceptions and 14 pass breakups during his junior and senior seasons. ¾ In his career, he posted 179 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 10 interceptions, and 35 pass breakups.

18 Attended Booker T. Washington (Va.) High School. ¾ Second Team All-Eastern District pick as a senior. ¾ Son of William and Karen Robinson. ¾ Studied building construction technology at NSU. ¾ Born in Grand Rapids, Mich. CAREY S SINGLE-GAME BESTS Tackles:...9 at Pit 11/17/13 Interceptions:... 2 vs. Ind 12/2/12 Interception Return Yards: vs. Ind 12/2/12 Pass Defenses:... 3 vs. Ind 12/2/12 Special Teams Tackles:...2 (eight times) Last at Ari 11/16/14 Fumble Recoveries:...1 vs. GB 9/21/14 Fumble Return Yards: vs. GB 9/21/14 Fumble Return Touchdowns:...1 vs. GB 9/21/14 CAREY S CAREER STATISTICS Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2010 Jax Det Det Det Det Totals Postseason Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 2011 Det Det Totals (DET) Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 9/8 NYG 0 0 INACTIVE 9/14 at Car 0 0 INACTIVE 9/21 GB /28 at NYJ 0 0 INACTIVE 10/5 BUF /12 at Min /19 NO /26 at Atl /9 MIA /16 at Ari /23 at NE /27 CHI /7 TB /14 MIN /21 at Chi /28 at GB Totals Postseason Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT 1/4 at Dal Totals

19 33 - ALEX CARTER Cornerback Stanford Ashburn, Va. Year: Rookie Ht: 6-0 Wt: 198 Born: 10/19/94 Draft: 15, R3 (80)-Det ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round (80th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. The Lions third-round pick (80th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft, Carter joins a blossoming young group of Lions cornerbacks led by CB Darius Slay following a successful-three year career at Stanford. Played three years as one of the Cardinal s top defensive backs, entering the NFL Draft following his junior season in Started 33-of-40 games in his career and finished with 146 total tackles (106 solo), two interceptions, 18 pass defenses and five forced fumbles. 2014: Started 12-of-13 games to close out his college career as a junior and amassed 41 tackles (33 solo), 10 pass defenses, one interception and one forced fumble. Earned All-Pac 12 Honorable Mention honors and was a Phil Steele Third Team All Pac-12 selection. Named to the Bednarik Award and Nagurski Award watch lists. ¾ Recorded four tackles and one forced fumble vs. Army. ¾ Had a season-high five solo tackles and one pass breakup at Washington. ¾ Picked off his first pass of the season against Oregon and finished with four tackles in the game. ¾ Racked up a season-high six solo tackles and one pass breakup at UCLA. 2013: Earned starts in all 13 games at cornerback as a sophomore and ended the year with 59 tackles (39 solo), two tackles for loss, one interception and a team-high seven pass defenses. Named Pac-12 Honorable Mention. ¾ Began the season with seven tackles (five solo) against San Jose State. ¾ Totaled three tackles (one for loss) and his first-career interception vs. Arizona State. ¾ Logged a team-high eight tackles (seven solo) against Washington State. ¾ Anchored the Cardinal secondary with three solo tackles at Arizona State in the Pac-12 Championship Game. ¾ Concluded the season with two tackles and two pass defenses vs. Michigan State in the Rose Bowl. 2012: As a true freshman, earned Pac-12 Honorable Mention honors after playing in all 14 games, including starts in the last eight contests at cornerback. Led the defense with three forced fumbles and finished the season with 46 tackles (34 solo) and three tackles for loss. Also logged five kickoff returns for 110 yards. ¾ Notched his first-career tackle for loss and first-career forced fumble at Notre Dame. ¾ Took over starting cornerback duties in week seven at California. Totaled four solo tackles in his first-career start. ¾ Had a season-high seven tackles (three solo) in Stanford s Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin. Graduated from Briar Woods (Va.) High School and played under head coach Charlie Pierce, where he was a four-star recruit per ESPN, Rivals and Scout. Ranked as the nation s fourth-best safety prospect by Rivals, ninth by Scout and was Virginia s 2011 Gatorade State Player of the Year and AA Defensive Player of the Year. Also earned all-state and all-region honors as a defensive back and kick returner in ¾ Recorded 50 tackles, five interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), as well as 1,000 all-purpose yards on offense as a senior. ¾ Participated in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American and International Bowls. ¾ Also lettered in track and field at Briar Woods. ¾ Son of Tom and Renee Carter. Father played at Notre Dame and was a first-round draft selection by the Washington Redskins in ¾ Majored in psychology at Stanford.