Mike Scurlock Michael Lee Scurlock ( born February 26 , 1972 ) is an American football coach and former NFL player . Early years . Born in Tucson , Arizona , Mike attended Sunnyside High School and later transferred to Cholla High School . He played college football at the University of Arizona , where he graduated with a B . A . in media arts . Scurlock , nickname d " Scurry , " had 67 tackles as a freshman after redshirt year . In his sophomore year , he had nine tackles versus UCLA . He played seven games at nickelback his junior year and was Super Sleeper choice by Poor Man ' s Guide to the NFL Draft as a senior . He was All - Arizona at running back . He lettered four times each in football and track . NFL career . In the 1995 NFL Draft , the Arizona standout was selected by the St . Louis Rams in the fifth round ( 140th pick overall ) . He went to the Carolina Panthers in 1999 . After five seasons in the NFL , he retired on January 2 , 2000 . Personal . Born in Casa Grande , Arizona , Michael attended Sunnyside and Cholla High School in Tucson , Arizona . He played college football at the University of Arizona , where he graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Media Arts . After retiring form playing professional football in the NFL , Michael Scurlock served seven years as the Athletic Director for Westminster Catawba Christian School , the Varsity Football Head Coach and as a television color analyst for the Carolina Panthers Pop Warner “ Little Panther ’ s Game of the Week . ” He is a co - owner of Architech Sports and Physical Therapy . Scurlock was named to the All - Arizona Team , “ Best in the West ” during his senior year in high school as a running back . After being recruited by some of the most prestigious universities such us UCLA , Notre Dame , USC ( University of Southern California ) and many more , Scurlock decided to accept a full scholarship to the University of Arizona where he became one of Arizona ’ s premiere special teams and defensive players . Scurlock , nicknamed " Scurry , " had 67 tackles as a freshman after his redshirt year . Scurlock was awarded Chevrolet Player of the game for his first official college start against Ohio State University . After four successful seasons at the University of Arizona and being part of the historic “ Desert Swarm ” defense , Scurlock still holds the record for the third longest interception return for a touchdown of 97 yards in school history . Super Sleeper choice by Poor Man ' s Guide to the NFL Draft as a senior , Scurlock was the highest drafted defensive back out of his 1995 class . In 1995 , the Arizona standout was selected by the LA Rams , soon to be St . Louis Rams , in the 5th round ( 140th pick ) . He was a two time Pro Bowl nominee . For the 1998 - 1999 season , Scurlock was given the Ram Attitude Awarded by Head Coach , Dick Vermeil and assistant coaches . An award given annually to a Rams player that best exemplifies extra effort on and off the field . After four successful seasons with the St . Louis Rams he was signed as a free agent to the Carolina Panthers in March 1999 . Scurlock retired from playing football in the NFL in 2000 . Along with his wife Michaela Scurlock , who specializes in REO and Foreclosed properties and is the Qualifying Broker and Broker In Charge of Vision Group Realty in Charlotte , NC , Michael has done extensive community work . He has been instrumental in establishing youth camps , NFL team events , and charitable events . For many years he has volunteered his services for the Week of Champions , a non - profit organization that provides sports camp experiences to children , free of charge . In addition Michael has participated in a number of celebrity golf and softball outings in an effort to help raise funds for local charities . Michael most recently was asked to participate in the first annual Carolina Panthers Taste of the NFL . Michael also has spent endless hours as a motivational and inspirational speaker throughout the country .