Career Highlights
- Drafted by the Patriots with the 14th pick in the first round of the 1980 draft
- Tied for second on the team’s all-time interception list with Ron Hall (29)
- Games Played/Started:Total: 145/122
- Other Stats: Forced fumbles: Total- 13
- Exceptional Punt Returner: One TD
- 9 Career fumble recoveries
- Games Played/Started: 1980 -16/10, 1981 -16/6, 1982 -7/7, 1983 -16/16, 1984 -15/15, 1985 -16/16, 1986 -15/15, 1987 -9/4, 1988 -15/15, 1989 -14/14, 1990 -6/4. Total: 145/122
College Highlights
- A consensus All-America pick for the Vols, he was a four year starter with 288 career tackles
- Had ten career interceptions, including the third longest return in school history, a 90 yard return for a TD vs. Ole Miss in ’78
- Also had 37 punt returns for 356 yards, including an 89 yard return for a TD vs. Vanderbilt in ’79
- An outstanding trackster, was clocked at 7.26 secs. in 60 high hurdles and 13.5 secs. in the 110 high hurdles
- Played in Hula, Senior and Bluebonnet Bowls.
Personal
- Has three sons: Vernald, Roland Jr. and Roman
- Actively makes speeches in the offseason and works for Special Olympics and Cancer Society
- Likes to swim, cook, listen to music, race go-karts and roller skate