Middle linebacker selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He established himself early on in his NFL career as a tackling machine. In his second season, he finished with 145 tackles, 7 sacks, 5 interceptions, a safety and 2 forced fumbles. He played his college ball at the University of Nebraska after transferring from Fort Scott Community College. He was twice named a First-team All-American.