1. Pierson Olin Prioleau [PEER-sun PRAY-low] was born on August 6,1977 and is an American former professional football safety.
17 Facts About Pierson Prioleau
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Pierson Prioleau was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft.
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Pierson Prioleau played college football at Virginia Tech and is currently on the coaching staff.
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Pierson Prioleau received a degree from Virginia Tech in interdisciplinary studies, graduating on May 14,2011.
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Pierson Prioleau has played for the Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and New Orleans Saints.
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Pierson Prioleau posted 81 tackles and two sacks that year.
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Pierson Prioleau finished with 61 tackles and two interceptions.
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Pierson Prioleau was selected in the 1999 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.
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Pierson Prioleau signed with the Buffalo Bills on November 7,2001, but was inactive for first three games after joining the team.
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Pierson Prioleau was impressive when he saw action in the final six games.
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Pierson Prioleau finished fifth on the team with a career-best 86 tackles and had 10 stops on special teams.
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In 2003, Pierson Prioleau appeared in all 16 games with six starts in his second full season in Buffalo.
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In 2004, Pierson Prioleau played in all 16 games with two starts in final season with Buffalo.
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On opening day 2006, while playing in a game versus the Minnesota Vikings, Pierson Prioleau injured himself during the opening kickoff and spent the rest of the season on Injured reserve.
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Pierson Prioleau signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints on March 26,2009.
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Pierson Prioleau re-signed with the Saints on March 5,2010 and again on July 29,2011.
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Pierson Prioleau is currently an assistant coach with the Virginia Tech football team, presiding over the Safeties unit.