Edgerton Hartwell Edgerton " Ed " Hartwell , II ( born May 27 , 1978 in Las Vegas , Nevada ) is a former NFL linebacker . He played college football at Western Illinois and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft . Hartwell has also been a member of the Atlanta Falcons , Cincinnati Bengals , and Oakland Raiders . Early years . Hartwell attended Cheyenne High School in North Las Vegas , Nevada and was a letterman in football , basketball , and track . In football , he was a " USA Today " All - USA honorable mention selection as a senior . He played college football at Western Illinois University . Professional career . Baltimore Ravens . Hartwell was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft . He played for the Ravens from 2001 to 2004 . He never missed a game , though he was limited to special teams in 2001 . He finished his career with the Ravens with 337 tackles , six sacks and one interception . Atlanta Falcons . After the 2004 season , Hartwell became a free agent and was signed to a six - year , $ 26 . 25 million contract by the Atlanta Falcons . He spent two injury - plagued seasons with the Falcons before being released on March 2 , 2007 . He played in only 13 games recording 63 tackles and one sack . Cincinnati Bengals . On May 3 , 2007 , Hartwell signed with the Cincinnati Bengals . However , he was released on September 1 following the preseason and spent the rest of the year out of football . Oakland Raiders . Hartwell signed with the Oakland Raiders on May 2 , 2008 . He was released by the team on August 13 after the team signed punter Glenn Pakulak . Las Vegas Locomotives . Hartwell signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives in 2010 . Coincidentally , Las Vegas is Ed Hartwell ' s place of birth . Personal life . Edgerton Hartwell married Lisa Wu - Hartwell of " The Real Housewives of Atlanta " on December 31 , 2005 . They had a formal ceremony on May 20 , 2006 at The Verandas in Santa Monica , California . Their son Ed , Jr . was born in 2007 . Lisa also has sons Jordan ( b . 1995 ) and Justin ( b . 1998 ) with ex - husband Keith Sweat . Ed and Lisa announced their separation in August 2011 . As of October , 2011 , they are divorced . Media appearances . Hartwell is featured in seasons 1 and 2 of " The Real Housewives of Atlanta " , a Bravo TV reality show that follows the life of the Hartwells and several other Housewives and their families . Lisa and Ed Hartwell had several aspiring businesses such as a real estate firm called Hartwell and Associates , a jewelry line called Wu Girls , a t - shirt line called Hart 2 Hart Clothing , a women ' s clothing line called Closet Freaks , and a baby clothing line called Hart 2 Hart Baby . Ed Hartwell has also appeared on " Tyler Perry ' s House of Payne " . Foreclosure . According to an article on " Bankrate . com " , a consumer financial services company , court records posted on " TMZ . com " show the couple borrowed $ 2 . 9 million to buy their suburban mansion in June 2007 . Just over two years later , Bank of America paid $ 1 . 9 million for the house at a foreclosure sale at the Forsyth County , Ga . courthouse , after the Hartwells defaulted on their adjustable - rate mortgage from the bank .