 Speedy and hard-nosed cover man… Willing and sure tackler despite his diminutive stature who was a solid special teams contributor in his rookie season… One of two 2008 undrafted free agents (also T James Lee) to make the Buccaneers opening day roster… Made first career start at Washington (10/4/09)… Recorded first career interception off QB Aaron Rodgers vs. Green Bay (11/8/09)… Played in 24 games with two starts, recording 19 tackles, one interception, three passes defensed and 18 special teams stops… Originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Buccaneers on May 1, 2008. |
 2009: Played in all nine contests with two starts (at Washington and vs. Green Bay)… Served as the nickelback in season opener against Dallas (9/13)… Also tied for the team lead with two special teams tackles against the Cowboys… Finished game at Buffalo (9/20) with one tackle, one pass defensed and one special teams stop… Notched one tackle vs. N.Y. Giants (9/27)… Made first career start at Washington (10/4) when defense opened up in nickel… Finished game against the Redskins with one tackle… Saw action in the secondary at Philadelphia (10/11) and added one special teams tackle… Notched one tackle vs. Carolina (10/18)… Recorded a career-high six tackles and one special teams stop vs. New England (10/25)… Started at nickelback vs. Green Bay (11/8)… Recorded first career interception off QB Aaron Rodgers, setting up the Buccaneers first touchdown… Finished with one tackle, one interception and one pass defensed against the Packers… Posted one special teams tackle at Miami (11/15). |
 2008: Appeared in 15 contests (all but at Chicago) Ranked tied for fourth on the team with 12 special teams tackles Posted eight tackles, including one TFL, one pass defensed and 12 special teams stops Had one stop in NFL debut in season opener at New Orleans (9/7) Finished game against Atlanta (9/14) with one tackle on defense and one special teams tackle Tallied three tackles, including one TFL, and one special teams stop vs. Green Bay (9/28) Finished game vs. Carolina (10/12) totaling two tackles, one pass defensed and one special teams tackle Saw majority of action on special teams vs. Seattle (10/19), recording one special teams tackle Had one special teams tackle at Dallas (10/26) Finished game at Kansas City (11/2) with one tackle and one special teams stop Notched one special teams tackle at Detroit (11/23) Had two special teams tackles vs. New Orleans (11/30) Finished with two special teams tackles at Carolina (12/8) Saw action in the secondary and on special teams at Atlanta (12/14) Had one special teams tackle vs. Oakland (12/28). |
 Two-year letterwinner at Troy (2006-07), starting in all 25 contests he played in... Finished career with 84 tackles, 4.5 TFL, two fumble recoveries, 22 passes defensed and 10 interceptions... Also returned nine kickoffs for 129 yards... Started all 12 games as a senior and led NCAA with eight interceptions, including one for a touchdown... Recorded at least one interception in four straight games going into the season finale and had six interceptions in the last seven games... Finished with 51 tackles on the season and six other passes defensed... As a junior in 2006, played in 13 games with 12 starts and finished with 33 tackles, including 26 solo stops... Credited with 2.5 TFL, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions to go with six passes defensed... Turned in his best performance of the year in the New Orleans Bowl (12/22/06) despite having missed more than a week of preparations for the game due to the death of his father... Was credited with a season-high six tackles against Rice and made two interceptions while helping to cover one of the top receivers in college football (Jarett Dillard)... Both fumble recoveries came in the game at Florida State... Prior to Troy attended Butler County CC in Eldorado, Kansas... Was an honorable mention All-Region pick as a sophomore... Helped Grizzlies to a 20-3 record over two seasons... Twice named Defensive Player of the Week... Majored in social science with a minor in recreation. |
 Greeted fans and spread team spirit on the Buccaneers’ float at the Gasparilla Day Parade in February 2009… Spoke to students at Stewart Middle School about the importance of physical activity and sound nutrition during the Buccaneers and American Heart Association “What Moves U” fitness rally in January 2009… Visited with patients at All Children’s Hospital during the Rookie Club’s annual visit in 2008… Sang Christmas Carols at Westminster Palms Nursing Home in St. Petersburg with members of the Rookie Club in 2008… Sorted and distributed food for Metropolitan Ministries’ Holiday Assistance Program with Rookie Club members in November 2008… Along with teammates Phillip Buchanon, Andrew Economos, John Gilmore and Adam Hayward, led children through the HOPSports Training System at the Interbay Boys & Girls Club during Hometown Huddle in October 2008… With teammate Dre Moore, taught football drills to children at Metropolitan Ministries’ LAMPlighters festival in October 2008… Coached youth participants at the Ryan Nece Mind & Body Clinic to promote health and fitness in July 2008…Coached football drills and fundamentals to local Pop Warner participants during the second annual Rookie Club Football Camp in June 2008... Hosted a bowling outing for foster children with the Rookie Club in May 2008… As a member of the 2008 Buccaneers Rookie Club, joined underprivileged children on a bowling outing, coached local youth at the Rookie Club Football Camp, hosted an exclusive movie screening of “The Express” for underserved children, sorted and distributed food at Metropolitan Ministries, visited patients at All Children’s Hospital and sang Christmas carols for residents at Westminster Palms Nursing Home in St. Petersburg…, Son of Paula Mack... Played for coach Joe Beldon at Wichita North... Accounted for 18 touchdowns as a senior (12 rushing and six passing) while rushing for 725 yards and throwing for 330 yards... Also had 45 tackles and 10 interceptions... Had 85 tackles and 22 interceptions in his high school career... Also played receiver during his career... Was named to the Class 6A All-State team as a senior and was twice an honorable mention All-Metro pick... Helped his team turn three straight 1-8 seasons into an 8-3 mark his senior year... Born Elbert Depaul Mack on July 14, 1986 in Wichita, Kansas. |
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