Played in all three replacement games and started one in the backfield with Adrian Wright. Played the 1985 USFL season with the Portland Breakers primarily as a kick-returner with 31 returns for a 20.4 average. Had a problem with fumbling in his Tampa Bay career and had three miscues in the 25 times he officially touched the ball. Had not appeared in the NFL before the strike games and never played in it again afterwards.