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College consisted of 257 tackles (158 solo), five interceptions, 21 passes defended, five forced fumbles, one
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interceptions, two tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and four pass breakups. He opened the season with five tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble at
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