NFL CAREER – Entering his 11th season, the veteran safety has been a solid defender throughout his career, and a standout special teams performer. Prioleau signed with the Saints as a free agent in the offseason after spending 2008 with the Jacksonville Jaguars, leading the coverage units with 18 stops. He has appeared in 129 contests in his career, with 48 starts in stints with four previous clubs. Three of his stops have been with Saints’ defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who values Prioleau’s versatility and leadership. His career totals include 371 tackles, 5.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, a pair of fumble recoveries and an interception. Prioleau also has recorded 130 stops on special teams.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed by Saints, 3/26/09 (UFA-JAX); Signed by Jacksonville Jaguars to a one-year contract, 4/29/08 (UFA-WAS); Placed on injured reserve by Washington Redskins, 9/12/06; Signed by Washington, 3/16/05; Released by Buffalo Bills, 3/14/05; Signed by Buffalo to a three-year contract extension, 9/25/02; Re-signed by Buffalo to one-year contract, 4/16/02 (RFA); Signed by Buffalo to a one-year contract, 11/7/01; Waived by San Francisco 49ers, 9/2/01; Signed by San Francisco to a three-year contract, 7/27/99; Drafted by San Francisco in the fourth round (110th overall) of the 1999 draft.

2008 – Appeared in all 16 games with one start for Jacksonville and recorded 18 tackles (15 solo) and two pass defenses, while leading the Jaguars with 22 special teams tackles (16 solo)…Recorded a team-high three special teams tackles and recovered an onside kick that led to a field goal vs. Buffalo, Sept. 14…Had three special teams stops vs. Houston, Sept. 28. 2007 – Played in 15 games with four starts for Washington and finished with 38 tackles (24 solo), while adding 16 special teams stops…Recorded three tackles in 100th career game vs. NY Giants, Sept. 23…Started at New England, Oct. 28 and finished with a season-high seven tackles, and led with two special teams stops…Registered three special teams tackles vs. Buffalo, Dec. 2. 2006 – With Washington, injured his knee in opener and placed on injured reserve. 2005 – Appeared in 15 games with six starts with Washington…Recorded 29 tackles (31 solo) with a career-high three sacks, four pass defenses, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery…Ranked fourth on team with 21 special teams tackles. 2004 – With Buffalo, played in all 16 games for third consecutive season and started two contests…Finished with 37 tackles (14 solo) and a fumble recovery… Recorded season-high five special teams tackles at San Francisco, Dec. 26. 2003 – Played in all 16 games for the second consecutive season with six starts with Buffalo…Posted 37 tackles (23 solo), a forced fumble and five deflected passes…Blocked a punt which resulted in a safety at Kansas City, Oct. 26. 2002 – Started all 16 games for the only time in his career in his first full season with the Bills…Registered career-high 86 tackles (64 solo), a sack and four passes defensed. 2001 – After signing with Buffalo at midseason, appeared in six games with two starts and finished with 30 tackles (21 solo), one sack and a forced fumble…Led team with 13 tackles (10 solo), a sack and forced a fumble at Miami, 1/6/02. 2000 – Registered 38 tackles (33 solo) and made his first career interception, while starting six of 14 games for San Francisco…Had first career interception vs. Oakland, Oct. 8. 1999 – Appeared in 14 games with five starts for San Francisco…Led all 49ers rookies with 48 tackles (40 solo) along with 10 pass defenses and a forced fumble.

COLLEGE – Four-year letterman at Virginia Tech, playing rover back and outside linebacker…Started every game as a senior and finished with 61 tackles (41 solo) and two interceptions, including an 85-yard return for a touchdown vs. Boston College…Named first-team All-Big East as a junior…Started every game as a sophomore at rover, recording 71 stops and two sacks…Played mostly on special teams and as a reserve defensive back as a freshman and made 24 tackles…Majored in interdisciplinary studies.

PERSONAL – Born in Alvin, S.C.…Married (Alicia) with sons Pierson Jalen (P.J.) and Parker Jayden…Attended Macedonia (Alvin, S.C.) HS…Played both sides of ball and finished with over 900 yards rushing and 800 yards receiving, with 23 touchdowns, as well as starting at defensive back…Earned All-Region honors as junior and senior…Has been heavily involved in community affairs during his NFL career, including distributing Thanksgiving baskets and giving away coats during the holidays…While with the Redskins, helped launch the NFL Atlas & Athena Schools program to combat the use of steroids and human growth hormone (HGH) at the high school level…Name pronounced PEER-sun PRAY-low.