Pierson Prioleau facts for kids
Prioleau with the Washington Redskins in 2005
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| Position: | Safeties coach | ||||||||||
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| Born: | August 6, 1977 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | Virginia Tech | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1999 / Round: 4 / Pick: 110 | ||||||||||
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Pierson Olin Prioleau (born August 6, 1977) is a former American professional football player. He was a safety, which is a defensive position in football. Pierson was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1999 NFL Draft.
He played college football at Virginia Tech. After his playing career, he returned to Virginia Tech. He is currently a coach for the Virginia Tech Hokies football team. Pierson has also played for the Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New Orleans Saints.
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Pierson Prioleau's College Football Journey
Pierson Prioleau played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. He started his college career strong.
Freshman Year Highlights
As a freshman, Pierson played in 11 games. He was part of the special teams and also played as a backup cornerback. He finished his first season with 24 tackles.
Sophomore and Junior Success
In his second year, he became a starter in every game. He played a lot and ended the season with 71 tackles. As a junior, he was recognized as one of the best players. He was named first-team All-Big East. He also made 81 tackles and had two sacks.
Senior Season and Team Defense
In his final year, Pierson started every game again. His team's defense was very strong. They allowed only 12.9 points per game, which was the best in the Big East conference. He finished his senior year with 61 tackles and two interceptions.
Pierson Prioleau's NFL Career
Pierson Prioleau played for several teams during his professional career in the NFL.
Playing for the San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers picked Pierson in the 1999 NFL draft. He played for the 49ers in 1999 and 2000. During this time, he started 11 games as a safety and cornerback. He made 81 tackles and had one interception.
Time with the Buffalo Bills
Pierson joined the Buffalo Bills in 2001. In his first full season with the Bills in 2002, he started all 16 games as a free safety. This was a big step in his NFL career. He had a career-best 86 tackles that year. In 2003 and 2004, he continued to play for the Bills, contributing to their defense and special teams.
Years with the Washington Redskins
In 2005, Pierson moved to the Washington Redskins. He played in 15 games and made 43 tackles. He also had three sacks and forced a fumble. Unfortunately, in 2006, he got injured during the first game of the season. This injury kept him from playing for the rest of that year.
Short Stays with Other Teams
After the Redskins, Pierson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2008. He then joined the New Orleans Saints in 2009. He re-signed with the Saints in 2010 and 2011. He was part of the Saints team that won Super Bowl XLIV. He was released by the Saints in September 2011.
Pierson Prioleau's Life After Playing
After his playing career, Pierson Prioleau continued to be involved in football.
Coaching Career
Pierson became a coach at Radford High School in Virginia. He was the defensive coordinator there from 2011 to 2018. In 2019, he returned to his college team, Virginia Tech. He worked as the director of player development for defense. In 2022, he was promoted to an on-field coaching position. He is now the safeties coach for the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Family Life
Pierson is married to Alicia, and they have three sons. Their names are Pierson Jalen (P.J.), Parker Jayden, and Pace Jordan.
