How Acquired: Signed as an unrestricted free agent on December 3, 2008.

Pro Experience:
New England Patriots (2003-2007)
Signed to the Patriots active roster after the team lost Adalius Thomas and Pierre Woods to injury. Played in fourt games for the Patriots with three starts. recorded 7 tackes (5 solo) as a replacement at outside linebacker. Helped the Patriots win their final four games of the season to finish at 11-5.

Houston Texans (2008)
Signed a free agent contract with the Houston Texans after tryouts at a number of teams including Indianapolis. Released prior to the start of the regualr season.

New England Patriots (2003-2007)
Signed by the Patriots as an UFA (March 11, 2003). Missed most of the 2003 season due to a fractured hip injury and was placed in injured reserve. He managed to play in 2 games, notching just 5 tackles, but was credited with 2 sacks and a fumble recovery. Had more significant playing time in 2004 and worked his way into the linebacker rotation at the outside linebacker postion. Colvin is listed as being behind Willie McGinest on the depth chart.

Chicago Bears (1999-2002)
Became a fulltime starter at strongside linebacker in 2001 and set personal bests in starts, tackles and sacks. Started all 16 regular season games and lead the team with 10.5 sacks, added in 79 tackles and two interceptions. Forged a niche in up-and-coming Bears defense with productive play as an edge rusher and strong side linebacker in 2000. Moved to linebacker after playing defensive end in college, but lined up at rush end in passing situations.

College Experience: Purdue
Three year starter for Boilermakers, including first team all-Big Ten honors after senior season, second team all-Big Ten after junior year, and honorable mention all-Big Ten after sophomore season. Ranked second in Purdue history with 61 tackles for loss (272 yards in losses). 33.5 career sacks in 36 career starts. Led team and set Purdue single-season record with 15 sacks as senior. Led defensive line with 71 total tackles (35 solo), one blocked kick, two forced fumbles and one pass broken-up.

High School Experience:
Broad Ripple, Indianapolis. HS awards include; First team all-state, all-Marion County, all-metro. Colvin was also named "Defensive Player of the Year" in his senior year by the Indianapolis News.

Contract Status: 1 year (season).

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