Bullitt is a hard-hitting run stuffer determined to become the third family member to put on an NFL uniform. Bullitt's father, Jerry (1980-83), and his uncle, Steve (1983-86), were four-year Texas A&M lettermen as linebackers. His father signed a contract with the Washington Redskins and played from 1984-86, and his uncle signed with the Cleveland Browns.

Bullitt worked hard during the 2006 offseason, bulking up in an intense training program that resulted in him becoming a punishing inside-the-box player. He also took over leadership duties in the secondary, helping that unit improve from being ranked 117th in the nation in pass defense in 2005 (304.64 ypg) to 44th in 2006 (190.54 ypg).

Bullitt earned team Defensive MVP honors as a senior at Naaman Forest High School. He added first-team All-District honors as he recorded 78 tackles (43 solos) with five passes broken up and picked off three passes, recovered three fumbles and caused another that season. As a junior, he tallied 59 stops and picked off two passes. In addition to playing defensive back, he caught seven balls as a receiver for 175 yards and one touchdown.

After enrolling at Texas A&M in 2003, Bullitt appeared in limited action during eight games. He posted 13 tackles (nine solos) and deflected a pass. He started against Utah and Kansas State at strong safety, appearing in 12 games in 2004. He finished the year with 29 tackles (19 solos), a forced fumble and six pass deflections. He also intercepted one pass.

In 2005, Bullitt started 10 games at strong safety. He registered 59 tackles (26 solos) with three stops for losses and two forced fumbles. He knocked down four passes and picked off two others. With 10 more pounds of muscle, Bullitt turned into a tackling machine as a senior. He earned All-Big XII Conference honors while ranking second on the team with 82 tackles (26 solos) and 7½ stops for losses. He also intercepted a pass and deflected seven others while recovering one fumble.

In 44 games at Texas A&M, Bullitt started 25 times. He registered 183 tackles (80 solos) with 10½ stops for losses of 26 yards. He caused three fumbles and recovered another. He also had 18 pass deflections and four interceptions for 21 yards in returns.

Positives: Has a compact, muscular build with good upper body definition and room to add at least another 10 pounds of bulk with no loss in quickness … Runs with a normal stride and while he needs to keep his pad level lower, he has the recovery burst to get back into the action … Showed marked improvement maintaining mirror on the tight ends in man coverage and has been used as an inside linebacker in the nickel package … Shows quickness and crispness in his backpedal, using his speed to run stride-for-stride with his target into the deep area … Has the explosive burst needed to quickly close on the ball, and while he might get caught out of position at times, he always looks for receivers coming into his area … Shows courage and power, staying low to secure, wrap and bring down ball carriers near the line … Has a decent understanding for his coverages and checks and does a good job of retaining plays … Try-hard type who plays until the whistle … Quickly gains leverage when combating in traffic, showing the functional strength to collide with the lead blocker in attempts to clog the rush lanes … Will hit with power and chase down plays at the opposite end of the field … Has developed a better feel for hitting the seams without getting blocked than he did in the past, pursuing by taking proper angles … Blitzes with good anticipation, showing decent wrap-up form and technique to face up to the ball carrier … Has learned to use his impressive leaping ability to compete for jump balls (did not time his leaps well in the past) … Will peek into the backfield too long at times, but has the recovery speed and range to get back into the action.

Negatives: Steady performer, but does not seem to make as many big plays as one would like (likes to jump on piles and needs to make more isolated tackles -- only 26 of 82 tackles in 2006 were solo efforts) … While he has a good vertical jump, his timing was off going up for the ball earlier in his career (improved in 2006, but still lacks a feel for getting to the ball at its highest point) … Will over-pursue at times, as he tends to play with his motor "running high" and lacks the plant-and-drive agility to recover instantly (will gather some, but then has the burst to get back into the action) … Bites too much on three-step action and pump fakes (has only adequate vision) … Slow to react to the play, but will close in a hurry when he locates the ball … Marginal feel for the route's progression in man coverage … Gets decent depth in his pass drops, but gets too tall in his stance and looks choppy on his breaks coming out of his backpedal (has just adequate hip flexibility) … Needs to play with less hesitation (slow to react to the thrown ball).

Compares To: Greg Wesley, Kansas City -- While Bullitt is not the most instinctive player on the field, he shows good urgency attacking the ball and willingness taking on blockers in run support. He needs to refine his backpedal technique and continue to improve on his timing going for the ball in flight, but his speed and leaping ability are evident. He peeks into the backfield and gets caught out of position when doing so, but against plays in front of him, he can stay over the top playing in the zone or face up to ball carriers along the perimeter.

No injuries reported.

Campus: 4.48 in the 40-yard dash … 350-pound bench press … Bench pressed 225 pounds 15 times … 450-pound squat … 341-pound power clean … 40½-inch vertical jump … 10-foot-5 broad jump … 3.97 20-yard shuttle … 6.9 three-cone drill.

Combine: Did not receive an invitation.

Attended Naaman Forest (Garland, Texas) High School, playing football for head coach Bill Patterson … Earned team Defensive MVP honors as a senior … Added first-team All-District honors as he recorded 78 tackles (43 solos) with five passes broken up and picked off three passes, recovered three fumbles and caused another that season … As a junior, he tallied 59 stops and picked off two passes … In addition to playing defensive back, he caught seven balls as a receiver for 175 yards and one touchdown.

Agricultural Leadership and Development major … Son of Billie and Jerry Bullitt … Father, Jerry (1980-83), and uncle, Steve (1983-86), were four-year Texas A&M lettermen as linebackers. His father signed a contract with the Washington Redskins and played from 1984-86 and his uncle signed with the Cleveland Browns … Born Melvin Terry Bullitt on Nov. 13, 1984 in Bryan, Texas … Resides in Garland, Texas.