NFL CAREER – Pressley will compete for a roster spot in New Orleans’ interior defensive line rotation after being sidelined for his rookie season with a foot injury. This highly-regarded young defensive tackle was chosen by the Saints with their first pick in the fifth round (144th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed to Saints practice squad, 9/7/09; Waived by Saints, 9/5/09; Placed on injured reserve, 7/27/08; Signed to a three-year contract, 7/15/08; Drafted by Saints in fifth round (144th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

2008 – Spent entire rookie season on injured reserve, rehabilitating from a foot injury.

COLLEGE – Four-year letterman at North Carolina State, finishing career with 145 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery…Opened 31 of 42 career games…As a senior in 2007, recorded 41 tackles with 1.5 sacks and two interceptions…As a junior, was a second-team All-ACC choice as he had 46 tackles with two sacks and a forced fumble…Graduated in 2007 with a degree in sports management.

PERSONAL – Born Nov. 3, 1985 in Greensboro, N.C…Attended Dudley (Greensboro, N.C.) HS...Parade All-American and first-team All-USA Today selection…Had 28 sacks over his final two prep seasons…Also played center for basketball team and competed in track & field, throwing the shot put.