Honorable mention All-America selection in 1947 by United Press International after rushing for 304 yards, passing for 383 yards, returning 33 punts for 296 yards, punting 68 times for a 42.84 average and registering a team-high five INTs on defense ... also garnered first team All-Southern Conference honors ... graduated as Duke’s career leader in punting average (41.89) and defensive INTs (13) ... selected in the 20th round of the 1948 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.