Cato June
{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1979)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Cato June
| image = 20070130 Cato June at Super Bowl XLI press conference edit2.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = June at a Super Bowl XLI
press conference in 2007
| alt = African American male in football uniform seated at a press conference with Super Bowl XLI logo in the background and an NFL logo on the microphone
| number =
| position = Assistant linebackers coach
| current_team = Indianapolis Colts
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|11|18|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Riverside, California, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lbs = 225
| high_school = Anacostia {{nowrap|(Washington, D.C.)}}
| college = Michigan
| draftyear = 2003
| draftround = 6
| draftpick = 198
| pastteams =
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2003}}–{{NFL Year|2006}})
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2009}})*
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2009}})
- Omaha Nighthawks ({{UFL Year|2010}})
| pastcoaching =
- Anacostia HS (2011)
Defensive coordinator - Anacostia HS (2012–2014)
Head coach - Charles Herbert Flowers HS (2015)
Head coach - Howard (2016)
Running backs coach - Howard (2017–2018)
Safeties coach - Howard (2019)
Linebackers coach - UMass (2020)
Outside linebackers coach - Bowling Green (2021)
Outside linebackers coach - Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2022}}–present)
Assistant linebackers coach
| highlights =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 499
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 1.0
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 3
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 3
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 12
| statlabel6 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 2
| pfr = J/JuneCa99
}}
Cato Nnamdi June (born November 18, 1979) is an American football coach and former player who is an assistant linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played as a linebacker in the NFL after being selected by the Colts in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL draft. A 2006 Pro Bowl choice, June was a member of the Super Bowl XLI champion Colts that defeated the Chicago Bears. During the Super Bowl championship season, June was the Colts' leading tackler. In addition to his tenure with the Colts, he played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Before becoming a professional, he played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and was an outstanding athlete in high school football, basketball, track and field and baseball at Anacostia High School in Washington, D.C. As a senior, he was widely regarded to be the best high school football player in the District of Columbia.
He led Anacostia to the District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) football championship title as a sophomore and in two subsequent championship games. He was city champion in the triple jump as a junior. As a senior, he earned all-league recognition in basketball and earned numerous honors in football, including District of Columbia Player of the year awards from Gatorade, USA Today and The Washington Post as well as a Parade All-American. He was also co-class president, salutatorian and a member of the National Honor Society.
He was widely recruited for his all-around abilities as an athlete, scholar and leader. He attracted dozens of scholarship offers but chose the University of Michigan. He was a member of the defending national champions' recruiting class, which was considered to be the best in the country. He became a starter towards the end of his redshirt freshman year, but missed the entire next season due to injury. He returned as a fourth-year junior starter. He continued starting as a safety until an injury slowed him down late in his fifth-year senior season. Despite senior season injuries, he was named as an honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference player and was chosen to play in the Senior Bowl.
June spent a year on special teams before becoming a starter during the 2004 NFL season. During the 2005 NFL season, he began the year with a record-setting rate of interceptions for a linebacker to help his team start out 13–0 and head to the 2005–06 NFL playoffs. He was a Pro Bowler that year and finished seventh in the NFL in tackles the next as the Colts won Super Bowl XLI. After four seasons with the Colts, he signed with the Buccaneers where he became the first person to displace 11-time Pro Bowler Derrick Brooks from the lineup. After two seasons with the Buccaneers, he signed with the Houston Texans but broke his forearm during 2009 training camp and was released before the regular season. He signed with the Bears in the middle of the season only to be released after 2 weeks. Since retiring from the NFL, he has become a football coach at his high school alma mater.
Early life
June was raised in the Great Plains of Oklahoma. As a high school freshman, June attended Muskogee High School in Muskogee, Oklahoma, where he was a veritable "Okie from Muskogee". According to The Washington Post, he envisioned himself eventually playing football for either Oklahoma or Oklahoma State.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2C2C35C6A06A0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=An Okie From Muskogee Blossoms At Anacostia - Scholar Athlete June Excels In All Endeavors|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=November 27, 1997|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Kuhns, Will}} His high school football team had a large following with regular attendance of 8,000. When June was a sophomore, he and Marjani Dele, his mother, moved to the northwest section of Washington, D.C., in 1995. Following the move, she enrolled him in a summer college prep program, where he met Troy Stewart, son of Anacostia head coach Willie Stewart. Troy, an assistant coach at Anacostia, and his father recruited June to Anacostia High School.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2C2DDCAD8ED19&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=From Day One, Football Team Has To Come From Behind|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=January 4, 1998|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Fountain, John W.}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2854C6BBE1DE6&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=1995 Washington Area High School Football Preview|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=August 31, 1995|newspaper=The Washington Post|author1=Grayson, Lawrence |author2=John Manasso |author3=John Mullen |author4=Gary Karton |author5=Michael Sandler |author6=Jon Siegel |author7=Chad Capellman |author8=Jeffrey Anderson }} That season, he played cornerback, wide receiver, and kickoff returner. On Thanksgiving Day, Anacostia won the DCIAA championship game, known as the Turkey Bowl, by a 40–31 score over Dunbar High School. In the game, June intercepted a pass late in the first half and returned it 92 yards for a touchdown to enable his team to take an 8–7 lead.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2856CA02AD166&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Anacostia 40, Dunbar 31 - DCIAA Champs Find Pleasure in Payne|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=November 24, 1995|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Barr, Josh }} That season, he earned a selection to The Washington Post{{'}}s 1995 All-Met Football team as a defensive back.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB285746B283869&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=1995 All-Met Football: All-League Selections|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=December 14, 1995|newspaper=The Washington Post}} The following spring, he played shortstop and pitcher for the school baseball team.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2C1EA53935736&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=High School Baseball Outlook|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=March 23, 1996|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Barr, Josh}}
Prior to winning the city championship, Anacostia had played football on a barren field that was described by The Washington Post as "rugged prairie known by players across the city as the 'dust bowl'". In 1996, Mayor of Washington, D.C., Marion Barry, helped the team acquire new topsoil and 500 rolls of Brute Bermuda sod worth about $60,000 (${{formatnum:{{Inflation|US|60000|1996|r=0}}}} today). As a junior, June, who wore #1, rushed for 90 yards and scored two touchdowns in the DCIAA semi-final game.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2C235A28D145B&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Cardozo, Anacostia In Final|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=November 17, 1996|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Manasso, John }} In the championship game, June fumbled on the 1-yard line in the fourth quarter, leaving the door open for Cardozo Senior High School to score a touchdown in the waning seconds to secure a victory. During his junior year, he was part of the basketball team that successfully defended the Washington D.C. city high school basketball championship.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2C26631CAF92F&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Anacostia Boys Win Keys To Second City - Elizabeth Seton Girls Take Title|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=March 3, 1997|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Grayson, Lawrence }}
As a senior, he was a preseason USA Today honorable mention All-American and preseason SuperPrep All-American as a {{convert|6|ft|1|in|m|adj=on}}, {{convert|190|lbs|kg|adj=on}} defensive back.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:USTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB77310DAADBCF6&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=USA Today High School Football Honorable Mention
At the end of the season, he was a 1997 All-Met selection by The Washington Post and described as both the top DCIAA defensive back and as a running back who scored 18 two-point conversions and returned three kickoffs for touchdowns.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2C2C8A92A1F5D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=All-Met: Fall 1997 - Football
As a senior, he was a member of the National Honor Society, co-class president and a candidate to be valedictorian with a 3.8 grade point average. In addition to football, he played on the baseball, basketball and track and field teams. In track, he ran the 100 meters in 10.5 seconds and 200 meters in 21.6 seconds. He was city champion in the triple jump as a junior. He was a starting small forward on the three-time DCIAA championship basketball team. He received second-team All-conference honors his senior year.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2C2FFD514510E&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=All-Met Winter 1997-98: Basketball|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=April 2, 1998|newspaper=The Washington Post}} By the eve of the DCIAA Championship game held on Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 1997), he had 35 scholarship offers. Before his senior season his dream school for its combination of athletics and academics was the University of North Carolina. He was recruited by top football programs such as Syracuse, and Miami and his early list of top five programs was Michigan, Ohio State, Florida, North Carolina and Penn State.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SNPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EEC87E4DCBD70A1&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Some Top Prospects Set Up Official Visits A Big Defensive Tackle Lists Syracuse Among His College Choices|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=November 4, 1997|work=The Post-Standard|author=Bakas, Mike}} Later, he replaced Penn State with Miami on his five school visitation list. He visited Ohio State in mid-December as they prepared for the 1998 Sugar Bowl.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CLDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10DF3BFAC6853850&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Buckeyes Have Important Visitors|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=December 13, 1997|work=The Columbus Dispatch|author=May, Tim}} He visited Florida in mid-January 1998.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FTUB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4255FA36EB883&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Johnson commits to Gators|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=January 10, 1998|work=The Florida Times-Union|author=Goodbread, Chase}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ORLB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB4F401D6EF8CF2&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Gators Off To Impressive Start - Florida Got An Early Jump And Has Reaped Some Immediate Benefits|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=January 11, 1998|work=The Orlando Sentinel|author=Harry, Chris}} June's final decision was a choice between Florida and Michigan and he chose Michigan on January 13, 1998,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB52F1300B0B289&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=State recruiting commitments|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=January 13, 1998|work=St. Petersburg Times|author1=Sharon Ginn |author2=Damian Cristodero |author3=Mark Long |author4=Brian Landman |author5=Joey Johnston }} although there were reports that he had signed with Notre Dame.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:HRNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10D98B9A5CD5B025&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Crunch time for PSU // Several recruits are visiting Happy Valley this weekend|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=January 18, 1998|work=The Patriot-News|author=Christ, Ronnie}}
He was part of the nation's number one recruiting class for the undefeated defending national champion Wolverines. The team recruited numerous top 50-rated players on both offense: Justin Fargas, Marquise Walker, David Terrell and Drew Henson, and defense: Victor Hobson, Dave Armstrong, June, Bennie Joppru, and Larry Foote.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PDNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2A4A991393B3D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan, UCLA Best In '98 Class|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=February 4, 1998|work=Philadelphia Daily News|author=Fernandez, Bernard}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F8B517443AAB2BE&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan finishes first again -- in recruiting|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=February 5, 1998|agency=Associated Press|author=Rosenblatt, Richard}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB52F1C36737097&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Other Major College Signees|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=February 5, 1998|work=St. Petersburg Times}} The All-Met Offensive Player of the Year, Walter Cross, was also a member of this recruiting class.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2C2EA0DED1583&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan To Gain 2 Area Stars|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=February 4, 1998|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Barr, Josh}} The class included a total of six Parade All-Americans: Fargas, Henson, Walker, Terrell, June and Hayden Epstein.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ABJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB6C1354CC784AD&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan, UCLA Share No. 1 Wolverines' Recruiting Class Ranked Tops By Two Publications. Bruins' Is Voted As Nations's Best By A Third|access-date=July 19, 2009|date=February 5, 1998|work=Akron Beacon Journal}} Before matriculating to Michigan he participated in the July 1998 D.C. Coaches Association All-Star game as well as the Baltimore-Washington Beltway Classic.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2C328C4735191&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=All In The Family At All-Star Game - Stewart, Of East Team, Coaches Last Of Three Sonts In A Bittersweet Finale|access-date=July 20, 2009|date=July 17, 1998|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Kuhns, Will}} As a high schooler with aspirations of making a mark in the NFL and who kept a Deion Sanders poster in his bedroom, he left his mark by writing "Big Time 1" on things whenever the opportunity arose.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:WPIW&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB2C3248F2EDAFC&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=For Teammates, Challenges Continue Off The Field|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=July 5, 1998|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Fountain, John W.}} June graduated as salutatorian.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:HHDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F4FB22C895F8AB1&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=MU defensive end|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=August 29, 1999|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Stephens, Tim}}
College career
June played college football at the University of Michigan, where he switched from cornerback to play safety and wear the #2 jersey that had previously been worn by 1997 Heisman Trophy winner, Charles Woodson.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:USTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=127D8908A4D07FE0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan not worried about QB position|access-date=July 20, 2009|date=March 17, 1999|work=USA Today|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F7500B3CE226ED0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=U-M Notebook: Dominant defense makes statement: Rice doesn't cross midfield until fourth quarter|access-date=July 20, 2009|date=September 12, 1999|work=The Detroit News|author=Niyo, John}} As a defensive back at Michigan, June's head coach, Lloyd Carr, was the former coach for the position.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:GRPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1199FD58DF068910&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan defense among nation's best|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=August 25, 2002|work=The Grand Rapids Press|author=Cnockaert, Jim}} He redshirted as a freshman during the 1998 season for the 1998 Wolverines.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F75005D79344DB1&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colleges: U-M: Injuries force spring game to take new look: 'It will not be as we have known it,' U-M Coach Lloyd Carr says|access-date=July 20, 2009|date=April 12, 1999|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} During his 1999 season as a redshirt freshmen for the 1999 Wolverines, he intercepted a pass in his second game, which he returned for 29 yards to the 16-yard line.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F8A1EDDD8933F32&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=No. 6 Michigan 37, Rice 3|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=September 11, 1999|agency=Associated Press|author=Atkins, Harry}} That season, he played all twelve games and started the final four games at free safety. As the season progressed, he became involved in several big plays. He recovered a fumble on October 23 against Illinois.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F7500D1D3C378DE&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan Report (10/24/99)|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 24, 1999|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} In the following game against Indiana on October 30, he blocked a punt and recovered the football, which led to a touchdown on the following play.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F7500D72F9FF7F3&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan Report (10/31/99)|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 31, 1999|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} He earned his first start on November 6 against Northwestern and sacked the quarterback to take the Wildcats out of field goal range.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CSTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB42441323D65DA&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan humbles Wildcats - NU no match for Wolverines |access-date=July 21, 2009|date=November 7, 1999|work=Chicago Sun-Times|author=Chung, Jeanie}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F7500DC54F05F65&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan Report (11/7/99)|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=November 7, 1999|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} On November 13 against Penn State, he forced a fumble near midfield, which led to a Michigan scoring drive.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F8A24192A774534&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=No. 16 Michigan 31, No. 6 Penn State 27|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=November 13, 1999|agency=Associated Press|author=Kinney, David}} Although he had earned a starting position, his pass defense coverage had not yet earned respect.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ABJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EB6D88235CA0309&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=OSU at Michigan|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=November 20, 1999|work=Akron Beacon Journal|author=Paulk, Ralph}} In his best performance of the season, before a record-setting crowd of 111,575 at Michigan Stadium,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TOBB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EAF3C8C5ED12680&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Crowd Of 111,575 Is Biggest In History Of College Football|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=November 21, 1999|work=The Blade}} he recorded a team-high 10 (7 solo) of his 27 tackles in a 24–17 victory in the rivalry game against Ohio State on November 20, 1999. June also recovered a fumble to set up a scoring drive for the final Michigan touchdown.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F8A24D529BB02B6&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=No. 10 Michigan 24, Ohio St. 17|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=November 20, 1999|agency=Associated Press|author=Atkins, Harry}} The season ended in an overtime victory against Alabama in the 2000 Orange Bowl.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F89ACCAE4A7711F&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan feels for Alabama kicker, too|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=January 2, 2000|agency=Associated Press|author=Goodall, Fred}}
During the summer before his 2000 season as a redshirt sophomore for the 2000 Wolverines when he was expected to challenge for the starting strong safety position, he suffered a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee that required reconstructive surgery.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F75021B4639E479&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Strong safety out for season - June, who started final four games as freshman, has torn knee ligament|access-date=July 20, 2009|date=July 30, 2000|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} He spent the season in rehabilitation with two other teammates who had knee injuries and was unable to run for six months. His absence at the safety position caused Fargas to switch from running back to safety that season.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:GRPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F26263C1035676D&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=U-M's Fargas moving to safety|access-date=July 20, 2009|date=September 27, 2000|work=The Grand Rapids Press|author=Cnockaert, Jim}} Before returning to football, he was involved in a public altercation in spring 2001. During the altercation, a Michigan teammate was identified as having punched someone in the face, and June was charged with failing to obey an officer's order for refusing to leave the scene.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F8920CE11708821&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Two Michigan players plead no contest after fight at coffee shop|access-date=July 20, 2009|date=March 27, 2001|agency=Associated Press}}
The 2001 Michigan Wolverines football team lost several key offensive components from the previous season when Anthony Thomas and David Terrell joined the Chicago Bears of the NFL and Drew Henson was drafted by the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. The 2001 team lost a total of nine starters for the 2001 season but returned eight defensive starters, and June was a welcome addition to a lineup.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CSTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EE8FEE25397B8D9&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Back on the defensive - Back on the defensive - Depleted on offense, Michigan looks to big-play linebacker Hobson this season Depleted on offense, Michigan looks to big-play linebacker Hobson this season |access-date=July 21, 2009|date=August 13, 2001|work=Chicago Sun-Times|author=Slezak, Carol}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F892432975D2104&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Preseason Top 25 Capsules|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=August 11, 2001|agency=Associated Press}} In the second game of the season, June was called for a questionable roughing the passer penalty against Washington that allowed the Huskies to score a field goal to reduce the Wolverines' lead to 23–12 in the fourth quarter.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EE6D1A4C5D6E3EE&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Gaffe-a-minute 4th quarter - Wolverines blow it with blocked kick, interception - Washington 23, Michigan 18 |access-date=July 21, 2009|date=September 9, 2001|work=Chicago Tribune|author=Bagnato, Andrew}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:MDAA&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10F8838BE0F92980&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Takeaway: Michigan loses composure, game in fourth to Washington|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=September 10, 2001|work=The Michigan Daily|author=Schwartz, Jon}} A few weeks later, he had a career-high two sacks in a 45–20 victory against Illinois on September 29.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F7539F3B34A63D1&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wolverines stomp Illinois - Defense smothers Kittner|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=September 30, 2001|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} The following week, on October 6, he had an interception in a shutout of Penn State.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:MDAA&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10F894C1F9CB1EC8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Nittany Lions stymied by powerful Wolverines|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 7, 2001|work=The Michigan Daily|author=Schwartz, Jon}} June had been starting at free safety, but the Penn State game marked his first start at strong safety because of an injury to Julius Curry. On October 13, he led the team in tackles with seven, including a sack, against Purdue in a game that left the team as the only Big Ten team with an undefeated conference record.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F7539FCA2561678&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=U-M takes Big Ten lead - Walker provides a big lift|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 14, 2001|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:GRPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F25A0B9D572ED3B&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Reveling in revenge - Michigan pays back Purdue|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 14, 2001|work=The Grand Rapids Press|author=Cnockaert, Jim}} In the next game, his fourth quarter interception led to a comeback victory against Iowa to stay unbeaten in conference.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0EF759119E1D8D1C&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Iowa's upset bid fails to pass - Michigan rallies in final quarter; Spartans romp |access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 28, 2001|work=Chicago Tribune}} In the following game on November 3 against Michigan State, Michigan's conference record fell to 4–1 as June left the game with another injury to his right knee.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F753A09DB2D9361&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Shaw out for season - Defensive tackle suffers sprained right knee in first quarter|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=November 4, 2001|work=The Detroit News|author=Dye, Dave}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F753A095AD9FCC6&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Players: Season not lost - Wolverines are tied for first in Big Ten; BCS bowl still goal|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=November 4, 2001|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} June started all but one game and finished the season fourth on the team in tackles.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F753B94D3867841&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Talking with ... Victor Hobson, Michigan Linebacker|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=August 22, 2002|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}}
In his senior season for the 2002 Wolverines, one of June's notable performances was his individual effort to stop a bootleg play against Notre Dame on September 14, which forced a change of possession to give Michigan the ball with just over two minutes remaining.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:MDAA&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10F7DDE7B32DE5F0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan self-destructs its way to crushing defeat by Irish|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=September 16, 2002|work=The Michigan Daily|author=McCollough, J. Brady}} On September 28 against Illinois, he had a sack and made a notable lead block on the interception return of a fellow defensive back.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F753BC78E3D06C7&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=U-M shuffles its kickers - Nienberg makes 21-yard field goal; Brabbs kicks off|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=September 29, 2002|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} In the October 12 victory over Penn State, he made a key defensive play that almost resulted in an interception as part of an overtime goal line stand to hold Penn State to a field goal.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:GRPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F6B08B5511D7CBB&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Overtime divine for U-M - Perry's TD lifts Wolverines|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 13, 2002|work=The Grand Rapids Press|author=Cnockaert, Jim}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:MDAA&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10F7E5102DC32DF0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wolverines outlasts snakebit Nittany Lions in historic Big House game|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 16, 2002|work=The Michigan Daily|author=Phillips, Jeff}} In the 23–21 victory over Purdue on October 19, he recovered the final onside kick by Purdue.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:GRPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F6D5854EB156044&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan takes one for the road|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 20, 2002|work=The Grand Rapids Press|author=Cnockaert, Jim}} A collision on October 26 in a game with Iowa halted play for ten minutes while June received medical attention after leaving the game on a stretcher. At the time, he had movement in his extremities. He was hospitalized after the incident,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F753BE20C8ACA70&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Collision downs June - U-M awaits tests after hit briefly knocks him out|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 27, 2002|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F6EF4A7EE36F264&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan DB hospitalized|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 27, 2002|work=Chicago Tribune|author=Bagnato, Andrew}} but was released from the hospital the following morning.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F753BE3B6BCEA15&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wolverines' running game continues to struggle|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=October 29, 2002|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} June was sidelined for the Michigan – Michigan State Paul Bunyan Trophy game against Michigan State on November 2,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F753BE8A05D93A6&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Askew excels at tailback - He gets career-best 149 yards in place of injured Perry|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=November 3, 2002|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} but participated in two plays during the subsequent Michigan–Minnesota Little Brown Jug game against Minnesota on November 9.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F753BEFE49FBA63&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Askew again stands out as Wolverines' tailback|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=November 10, 2002|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} June was healthy in time for the 2003 Outback Bowl against Florida, where he recorded a season-high nine tackles.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F84B42DE88AF3D7&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Gators lacking usual bite - 1st season after Spurrier beset by ups and downs|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=January 1, 2003|work=Chicago Tribune|author=Rosenberg, Michael}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F85C74A1C17C49B&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Ten victories special to team|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=January 2, 2003|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} Over the course of the season, June had 36 tackles, 17 assists, four tackles for loss, and two sacks. He had 102 career tackles and 36 career assists, 10 tackles for loss, and six sacks.
June was selected as an honorable mention All-Big Ten performer by both the coaches and the media, despite his late season injury.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RCOC&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=124867B2499DC2F0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=All-Big Ten teams|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=November 27, 2002|work=The Repository}} He was also selected to play in the 2003 Senior Bowl along with Hobson, B.J. Askew, and Joppru.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:MBRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FB24B36E6FFD78C&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Michigan sends four|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=December 16, 2002|work=Mobile Register}} At the 2003 NFL Scouting Combine, June ran the slowest 40-yard dash (4.68 seconds) of all the free safeties.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RRSB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FA9AC54AE8283CE&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NFL Combine By The Numbers|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=April 20, 2003|work=Rockford Register Star | first1=RRS | last1=Metro}} June was one of six Wolverines drafted in the 2003 NFL draft and the first Michigan safety drafted since Corwin Brown in the 1993 NFL draft.{{Cite news |url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:GRPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FABEBC6477B0306&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420 |title=Six former Michigan players get selected by teams |last=Cnockaert |first=Jim |date=April 28, 2003 |work=The Grand Rapids Press |access-date=July 22, 2009}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/draft.htm |title=2003 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=May 31, 2019}}
Professional career
=Indianapolis Colts=
On April 27, June was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round (25th pick) of the 2003 NFL Draft with the expectation that he would play weak side linebacker.{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/draft.htm |access-date=March 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} Colts coach Tony Dungy had had previous success converting college safeties into linebackers.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:GPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FF67C5FC0250249&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts' picks likely to move around Coach Tony Dungy plans to move players to different positions.|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=April 28, 2003|work=Post-Tribune}} Colts President Bill Polian made the decision to draft him and have him converted. June agreed to a three-year contract on July 23 with the Colts just before the voluntary rookie camp in advance of the full training camp.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FCCE50D8A5260D3&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wednesday's Sports Transactions|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=July 24, 2003|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FC849275BD0499F&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NFL Notes: Rookies all in camp for Colts|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=July 24, 2003|work=The Journal Gazette}} During the 2003 NFL season, June was one of only two 2003 Colts draft choices not to make a significant contribution.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FFAB87338D9F5C6&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Rookies playing a large role in Colts' success|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=December 21, 2003|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Cohn, Justin A.}} He sat out the first five games and played mostly on special teams the rest of the season.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10D606B655D6F528&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Feeling right at home, June brings down house - Breakout game demonstrates Colts linebacker's mastery of new position.|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 20, 2005|work=The News-Sentinel|author=Hayes, Reggie}} Nonetheless, June, who wore #59 for the Colts, was on the roster for the 2003–04 NFL playoffs.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BDCC&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10019A3C056E4863&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Broncos-Colts Rosters|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=January 4, 2004|work=Daily Camera}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:HRCB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=100363FCA58DC300&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Gameday: Colts vs. Patriots|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=January 18, 2004|work=The Hartford Courant}}
After losing to the New England Patriots in the American Football Conference Championship Game and losing Marcus Washington who joined the Washington Redskins, the Colts shuffled their linebacker lineup and June was listed as a starter when the Colts arrived at mini-camp.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10261F07EB2EBF3F&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NFL Notes: Colts reshuffling linebackers - Indianapolis trying to find right combination without Washington|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=May 2, 2004|work=The Journal Gazette}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=104714515817D095&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Sports Briefs: Wie's short game propels her into the next round|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=August 12, 2004|work=The Journal Gazette}} At the 2004 Colts training camp, June competed with Keyon Whiteside for the starting weakside linebacker position.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10441D06CF1B44E7&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Camp opens with new look - Indianapolis wants return to its championship form|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=August 2, 2004|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Marot, Michael}} By the end of training camp, June was the starter,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=104C05A3E6E85778&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts Notes: Colts wrap up camp healthy, looking sharp|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=August 21, 2004|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Marot, Michael}} and 2004 rookie Gilbert Gardner was the backup.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=104AB42591092EB5&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Gardner ready for pro debut - Ex-Boiler linebacker set for Colts' opener|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=August 14, 2004|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Clardie, Stacy}} June made his debut as a starter in the opening game against the 2004 Super Bowl champion New England Patriots.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:AJBK&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=107A89BF17C55626&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Divisional Playoffs: Colts At Patriots: Indianapolis defense prepared to do its part|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=January 16, 2005|work=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|author=Sugiura, Ken}} That season, the Colts used a 4-3 defense with a fourth linebacker on passing downs.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:MWSB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10C66350F8B48678&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=James' health could be pivotal Colts' star running back has strained hamstring|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=September 22, 2004|work=The Journal Gazette|author=McGinn, Bob}} In week 5, June had a team-high ten tackles and his first interception in a 35–14 victory over the Oakland Raiders.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=105F901088FB36BE&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts 35, Raiders 14|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=October 11, 2004|agency=Associated Press|author=Herman, Steve}} In week 15, June returned an interception 71 yards to the four-yard-line where he stepped out of bounds with 59 seconds remaining in the game at the RCA Dome, the Colts' home stadium. This prompted the fans to chant for Peyton Manning to enter the game to attempt to tie Dan Marino's single-season touchdown pass record. Since the Colts led the game 20–10 and had clinched the AFC South division, Manning took a knee instead.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=107244B3A7D6014A&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Manning's chase incomplete - QB still behind Marino after win|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=December 20, 2004|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Cohn, Justin A.}} Coach Dungy's scheme is designed so that the weakside linebacker is supposed to make the most tackles, and June was the Colts' leading tackler by a wide margin that season.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BNHB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10781E469A7BD341&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Football - NFL Playoffs - Indy-Denver Notebook - June wards off defense's critics |access-date=July 23, 2009|date=January 8, 2005|work=Boston Herald|author1=Kimball, George |author2=Michael Gee}} June started every game that season.
June's 2004 season had been described as average,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10977AA130B6BA46&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Indianapolis Colts 2005 Draft Preview|access-date=July 23, 2009|date=April 13, 2005|work=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | first=Sports | last=Network}} and he was considered likely to lose his starting assignment in a battle with Gardner and Kendyll Pope in 2005.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10B97618CD0E1E08&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts have the horses - But there still are issues to be addressed |access-date=July 23, 2009|date=July 24, 2005|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Cohn, Justin A.}} Pope was suspended for the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10CAAE2728249898&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts LB suspended one year for violating substance abuse policy|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=September 1, 2005|agency=Associated Press|author=Marot, Michael}} June beat Gardner for the starting position,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10C9F142083CFE58&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts' Gardner learns from frustrating year|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=September 11, 2005|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Cohn, Justin A.}} although some speculate that he won the job due to Gardner's injury at the end of training camp.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10D5797ADB66B1B8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Justin Cohn Column: Composure regained after Rams' fast start|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 18, 2005|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Cohn, Justin A.}} June recorded an interception that he ran back for a touchdown in the first game of the season against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10C9F14271C05018&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Defense reason to celebrate - Colts cruise past Ravens as offense takes backseat|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=September 12, 2005|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Ginsburg, David}} On October 9, he recorded two interceptions and ran back one for a touchdown to help Indianapolis reach a 5–0 record with a 28–3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10D32B03021A5868&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Unbeaten Colts pick apart 49ers - Top-pick Smith throws 4 INTs in first pro start|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 10, 2005|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Beacham, Greg}} The following week on Monday Night Football, June recorded two more interceptions, one of which changed the momentum of the game because quarterback Marc Bulger was injured trying to chase June. Both interceptions led to touchdowns as the Colts beat the St. Louis Rams 17–0.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:EVCB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10D7BE58F3D79370&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=June's Big Month For Picks - Colts' Converted Safety Leads NFL In Interceptions|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 23, 2005|work=Evansville Courier & Press|author=Wyrwich, Tom}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10D5797AC256C528&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Defense leads way for Colts - Interceptions turn tide after early 17-0 deficit|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 18, 2005|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Goldberg, Doug}} After six games, June was the NFL leader in interceptions, but he was diagnosed with a sports hernia.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10D6763E0A10DBC8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NFL notes: June has sports hernia - Freeney, Mathis miss practice|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 21, 2005|work=The Journal Gazette}} June's fast start prompted talk of him breaking the all-time NFL linebacker single-season interception record of eight and being the first linebacker to lead the league since 1959.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DMNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10D701AACE98E0A0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Got you covered - Colts' June is one of those linebackers who makes tackles and interceptions |access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 23, 2005|work=The Dallas Morning News|author=Gosselin, Rick}} In a game that was considered a bad performance by the Colts despite its victorious result, June had a season-high fourteen tackles to help the Colts raise their record to 9–0 in a 31–17 victory over the Houston Texans.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10DE57881639B280&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Not perfect, but give them time - The lofty goal is still in the distance, however|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=November 14, 2005|work=The News-Sentinel|author=Hayes, Reggie}} June sat out the December 11 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which resulted in the Colts raising their record to 13–0, clinching their third straight AFC South title, a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10EC4FE361A7EFB0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts face whether to chase history with starters|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=December 12, 2005|agency=Associated Press|author=Marot, Michael}} There was great speculation about whether June and other injured players would rest up for the 2005–06 NFL playoffs or whether the team would attempt to post the first perfect 16–0 regular season.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10E867BF04E78228&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts to decide which starters will play or rest - Dungy weighs options for last games|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=December 13, 2005|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Marot, Michael}} June was able to play,{{cite news|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0DE6D61630F93BA25751C1A9639C8B63|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=December 18, 2005|title=N.F.L. Matchups Week 15|work=The New York Times|author=Litsky, Frank}} but the Colts lost their next game on December 18 to fall to 13–1.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10E9CD121EBBD7F8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Reality check - Quest for perfection over as Colts come crashing to earth|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=December 19, 2005|work=The News-Sentinel|author=Hayes, Reggie}} After being named to the 2006 Pro Bowl during the following week,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10EEF898FA461F10&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=7 Colts Hawaii-bound - mistake upsets Dungy|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=December 22, 2005|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Marot, Michael}} June was listed as inactive for the 15th game of the season and did not travel with the team to Seattle.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10F04462BB723B30&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Harrison, June, Sanders inactive for Colts|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=December 24, 2005|agency=Associated Press}} He also sat out the final game of the season.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10EF2E90C2617388&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts notes: Colts relieved 2-game skid over|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=January 2, 2006|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Cohn, Justin A.}} After the conclusion of the regular season, June was selected as a first time Pro Bowl starter at linebacker.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10F03DACD803EF18&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Urlacher, Harris, Kreutz Pro Bowl starters|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=January 8, 2006|work=Chicago Tribune}} In the opening round of the playoffs, the Colts forced a fumble by Jerome Bettis that was nearly run back for a winning touchdown in the final minute of play, but Ben Roethlisberger made a game-saving tackle on Nick Harper for the Pittsburgh Steelers's 21–18 victory. Gary Brackett forced the fumble,{{cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/busmylifein00bett|title=The Bus: My Life in and out of a Helmet|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=September 2007|publisher=Doubleday|author1=Bettis, Jerome|author2=Wojciechowski, Gene|isbn=978-0-385-52061-4|url-access=registration}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10F377F206026808&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Crazy ending won't be forgotten|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=January 16, 2006|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Cohn, Justin A.}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10F307B77B984960&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Incredible end cold comfort for Colts - The Steelers carried a 21-3 lead into the final 15 minutes of the game.|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=January 16, 2006|work=The News-Sentinel|author=Burns, Maria}} although at least one source credited June with the tackle.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10F2C9B9A98443F0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Steelers Upset Colts in Classic|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=January 15, 2006|work=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review}} June also had an interception and four solo tackles in the loss.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=113FEBC89A920C38&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=June tackles injury, ready for opponents - Colts LB healthy after offseason surgery|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=September 4, 2006|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Cohn, Justin A.}} June was named second-team All-Pro at outside linebacker.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:RTDB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11AA136374DF7A08&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Gates unanimous All-Pro choice - Colts, Seahawks each place four on squad that includes Barbers |access-date=July 24, 2009|date=January 10, 2006|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|author=Wilner, Barry}} Despite missing three games due to injury, June finished third on the team with 109 tackles and led the team with 5 interceptions. He was also the team's nominee for the Ed Block Courage Award in 2005.{{cite web|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Andrew-Luck-Named-Recipient-Of-The-Ed-Block-Courage-Award/fd360dc5-c98f-4b52-8a66-23194b8d7ba5|title=Andrew Luck Named Recipient Of The Ed Block Courage Award|access-date=November 17, 2016|date=November 16, 2016|website=Colts.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117213442/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Andrew-Luck-Named-Recipient-Of-The-Ed-Block-Courage-Award/fd360dc5-c98f-4b52-8a66-23194b8d7ba5|archive-date=November 17, 2016|url-status=dead}}
June had two surgeries to repair his hernia in February 2006. He would have become an unrestricted free agent on March 3, 2006,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1101F80DCC197538&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts hang on to three - other teams make cuts|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=March 2, 2006|work=The Journal Gazette}} but the Colts made him a $1.55 million tender offer on March 2.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=110702E3E88955A8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts make offers to two defensive leaders|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=March 3, 2006|agency=Associated Press|author=Marot, Michael}} On April 24, June signed a $1.57 million one-year contract despite his interest in a long-term deal.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=111822A133684069&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts re-sign Pro Bowl LB Cato June|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=April 24, 2006|agency=Associated Press|author=Herman, Steve}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1113C13EF302DE50&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Sports Briefs: Bush denies wrongdoing in house lease|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=April 24, 2006|work=The Journal Gazette}} June was arrested on June 13 for failing to appear in court on a driving while suspended charge in Boone County, Indiana.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1128F1E142557920&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts linebacker June arrested|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=June 14, 2006|agency=Associated Press}} The arrest was described as the result of a miscommunication.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1124909B9A6E2CA0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts finish summer workouts - Injured Harrison, Sorgi sit out summer camp|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=June 15, 2006|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Herman, Steve}} When the 2006 Colts started training camp, June's health caused the team to limit him to one practice session per day.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1134B63E07E8EED0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts notes: 3rd-round draft pick puts end to holdout - Everyone in camp after linebacker Keiaho signs|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=August 3, 2006|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Marot, Michael}} June was sidelined during the final preseason game.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=113FAB79484F5D78&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Dungy focuses on reserves in preseason finale - The big names sat out as lesser players vied for spots on the Colts roster.|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=September 2, 2006|work=The News-Sentinel|author=Hayes, Reggie}} In week 5 of the season, June recorded 9 tackles as the Colts improved to 5–0 prior to their bye week,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=114B3591B4270F18&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Justin Cohn Column: It's time to stop horsing around|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 9, 2006|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Cohn, Justin A.}} and he followed it up with 15 tackles as they moved to 6–0.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:CTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=114F26740B603F28&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Perfect strangers - 6-0 Colts, Bears know flawless matters only in playoffs, writes Don Pierson |access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 23, 2006|work=Chicago Tribune|author=Pierson, Don}} June forced a fumble in the seventh game,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11519F20E4B87B70&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wayne's wisdom - Team egos are held in check, but performance Sunday was 'special'|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 30, 2006|work=The News-Sentinel|author=Hayes, Reggie}} and he intercepted two Tom Brady passes as the team improved to 8–0 in a 27–20 road victory over the New England Patriots.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1153ED94CAEBE9E8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Perfectly vulnerable - This year's 8-0 Colts have to work harder than last year's version, and it's making them mentally tougher|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=November 6, 2006|work=The News-Sentinel|author=Hayes, Reggie}} June led the team with nine tackles as they moved to 9–0.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1170B83783007E60&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Super Bowl XLI: Colts Instant Replay|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=February 1, 2007|work=The Journal Gazette}} Although June accepted responsibility for missed tackles after the team fell to 10–3,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1160E531A31C1150&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts notes: Boiman prepared to start if needed - Linebacker may supplant Gardner|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=December 13, 2006|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Marot, Michael}} he was ranked fifth in the NFL in tackles made.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ZCBI&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=115F923117BFAA88&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NFL Football: 2006 AFC Total Tackles Made Leaders|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=December 11, 2006|work=The Sports Network}} June recorded an interception as the 12–4 Colts finished the regular season with a 27–22 victory over the Miami Dolphins,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1168CDC4E54BCE48&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Primed for the postseason - Manning tosses 2 touchdowns defense shines |access-date=July 24, 2009|date=January 1, 2007|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Marot, Michael}} and he finished the season ranked seventh in the NFL and first on the team in tackles made.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ZCBI&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1166D1D6F56864D0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NFL Football: 2006 AFC Total Tackles Made Leaders|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=January 2, 2007|work=The Sports Network}} During the 2006–07 NFL playoffs, he helped the Colts win Super Bowl XLI.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1171EC7CCA423C68&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts defense defies statistics for the win - The underestimated defense proved to be No. 1 in the postseason.|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=February 5, 2007|work=The News-Sentinel|author=Hayes, Reggie}} June started every game for the Colts during the season and the playoffs.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1180A2C97A081C10&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=June Arrives Early For Bucs - Linebacker Leaves Champion Colts|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=March 18, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Cummings, Roy}} When the free agent signing period began on March 2, June and several unrestricted free agents were left unsigned.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117B270C6AF46DF0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Cold winds of Colts' bottom line slap Stokley, Reagor - Unrestricted free agents June, Harper, Rhodes also were not re-signed.|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=March 3, 2007|work=The News-Sentinel|author=Hayes, Reggie}}
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File:20070804 Cato June signs autographs at training camp.jpgs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2007 training camp.|alt=African American male in stocking cap signs autographs for fans on footballs]]
June was considered to be a fast linebacker{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11AF6BFD258D3860&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs Notebook|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=August 5, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author1=Richardson, Anwar |author2=Ira Kaufman}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11DD9124B8CE6390&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Roy Cummings' 5 Keys to the Game|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=December 16, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune}} and a specialized talent with a better likelihood of success in a defensive scheme that was built around speed rather than size.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117A456868A98FA8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Free agency often football fool's gold - Big-name signings rarely produce wins|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=March 1, 2007|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Goldberg, Dave}} On March 17, 2007, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who used the defensive scheme designed by Dungy.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=117F768AB4C66BF8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=LB June discovers logical fit with Bucs|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=March 18, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Holder, Stephen F.}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SHTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11C2C57B926AB0F0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=June downplays edge in facing Colts|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 6, 2007|work=Sarasota Herald-Tribune|author=Balog, Tom}} The New York Giants and Colts were also interested in signing June. The contract was believed to be a three-year, $12 million agreement, but some later reports claim it was a four-year, $17 million contract.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SHTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1226A46B565B8E78&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=June is next in line when Brooks decides to retire - In first year with Bucs, linebacker finished third on the team in tackles with 120 while playing two positions|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=August 5, 2008|work=Sarasota Herald-Tribune|author=Balog, Tom}}
In Tampa, June joined a defense that had been among the top 10 in the league for a decade until the 2006 Buccaneers faltered with a 4–12 record.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:KWCB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=118DD5088FB2E008&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs get defensive|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=April 29, 2007|work=Key West Citizen|author=Goodall, Fred}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11AA2FC7EAF4D380&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Time For Less Talk And More Action|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=July 26, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Stroud, Rick}} In 2006, they fell from 1st to 17th in team defense. When June arrived it was fairly clear that Derrick Brooks would not be changing from his weakside linebacker position and that June would be moving to strongside linebacker.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11941B3FD667BBA8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Welcome ... Now Rebuild That DL!|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=May 20, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Holder, Stephen F.}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11A8DF727B7AB328&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Five New Bucs To Watch|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=July 22, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author1=Stroud, Rick |author2=Joanne Korth}} When he became a Buccaneer, he stood out for his dedication and enthusiasm. For example, when the Colts had their Super Bowl ring ceremony, June flew to Indianapolis and back without missing any Buccaneers practice time. As strongside linebacker he beat out Ryan Nece as the 2007 Buccaneers starter,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11ADE172527013D8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Versatile Nece Broadens Experience|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=August 6, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Stroud, Rick}} although he was considered the heir apparent to 13-year veteran and 10-time Pro Bowler Brooks at the weakside position.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11AB2D7DFAE34D58&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Brooks Gimpy: Veterans To Get Breaks|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=July 29, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Stroud, Rick}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11ADC55430A44928&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs Notebook|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=July 31, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Kaufman, Ira}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11AFCA8F1A4EE8B8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Opener Sees Some Good, Some Bad|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=August 12, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Stroud, Rick}} June again wore the #59 as a Buccaneer.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11AC21AB85146A40&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs Notebook|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=July 27, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune}} Because of his weakside linebacker and safety experience, June was expected to remain in the game during passing situations unlike most strongside linebackers.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1198B8C3A9653E88&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs With Right To Be Nervous|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=June 3, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Holder, Stephen F.}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11B170782A3CA710&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Rewriting His Script|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=August 17, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Holder, Stephen F.}} June also expected defenses to run at him because at {{convert|6|ft|m}}, {{convert|227|lbs|kg}} he was small for an NFL strongside linebacker and one of the smallest linebackers in the NFL.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BAF6E973336430&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=History Suggests - 2nd-Day Draftees - Won't Last Long - Roy Cummings|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 9, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Cummings, Roy}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11C332A483310FF8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=June Fitting In With Bucs In A Big Way - Linebacker Makes Impact With Skills, Work Ethic|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=October 4, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Cummings, Roy}}
June recorded an interception and touchdown return in the Buccaneers' third preseason game against the Miami Dolphins.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11B652850DFF6F60&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs Still Not Ready As Season Nears - Joe Henderson|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=August 26, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Henderson, Joe}} In his first game as a Buccaneer, he did not play on many passing downs,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11B958EE7230C910&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Linebackers Fail On Two Key Plays|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 10, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Holder, Stephen F.}} which caused something of a controversy in the press after the opening 20–6 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BA147D8FD78EA8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Apparent Prototype Not Always Bucs' Type|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 12, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Holder, Stephen F.}} In the second game, on some passing downs June played in place of Brooks, who had never sat on the sidelines previously.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BBA873A002BB90&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Brooks Sits Out Plays For First Time|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 17, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Korth, Joanne}} Brooks, whose speed may have been slowed by father time, avoided the media after the game, but June and other teammates defended him.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BD41382D469F38&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Defense Turns Up Heat|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 17, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Smith, Katherine}} The press was much more amenable to having June play more and claimed that the defense was back up to its prior level of excellence with the change.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BBA873A1F2EB00&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Defense Provides Hope|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 17, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Shelton, Gary}} Over the course of the 2007 season June and Brooks divided time at linebacker during nickel defense coverage.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11D8046CCB99D170&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Star LBs Work In Harmony In Nickel|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=December 12, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Holder, Stephen F.}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11D50C60C6B95810&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=After All These Years, He's Still Hard Hitting|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=December 2, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Shelton, Gary}}
File:20070916 Cato June's first interception as a Buccaneer.jpg for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came on September 16, 2007.]]
June made his first interception during his second game as a Buccaneer. It led to a touchdown scoring drive during a 31–14 victory against the New Orleans Saints.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BD413876E89848&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs Notebook|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 17, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Richardson, Anwar S.}} In his third game, June made a key tackle for a 3-yard loss, which resulted in a subsequent missed field goal by the St. Louis Rams.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BF90103079CE28&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Defense Again Has Everything Covered - Continues Revival By Stifling Rams|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 24, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Kaufman, Ira}} After the fourth week the Bucs were 3–1 with the NFL's fifth-rated defense and June was the team's third-leading tackler as they headed into a week five showdown against June's previous team, the 4–0 Indianapolis Colts.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ORLB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11C13A1E1CF48578&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=June happy, ready to face his old team|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=October 4, 2007|work=The Orlando Sentinel|author=Harry, Chris}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11C2891A18594AA8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs Notebook|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=October 2, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Richardson, Anwar S.}} The Colts gained 400 yards on June and the Buccaneers in a 33–14 defeat on October 7.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11C589DE1D420168&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts' Surgical Skill Carves Up Bucs D - Manning Directs 400-yard Attack|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=October 8, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Kaufman, Ira}} After the sixth week the Bucs were 4–2 and June was eighth in the NFL and second on his team in assists.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ZCBI&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11C511863402F4E8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NFL Football: 2007 NFC Tackles Assisted Leaders|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=October 15, 2007|work=The Sports Network}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11C77CC9DAFD8FA8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wide Right|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=October 15, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Richardson, Anwar S.}} After June had a team-high nine tackles and a forced fumble to lead them to a 6–4 record with a 31–7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11D4584E185366D8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Once Again, Barber Puts Up Points - Bucs CB Scores 11th Career Touchdown|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=November 19, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Kaufman, Ira}} he was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Hillsborough County, Florida,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11D555F59A9D9558&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs' June arrested on drunken driving charge in Tampa|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=November 19, 2007|agency=Associated Press}} which had the most DUI cases of any county in Florida.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11D560789906DC40&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Scoot Over, and They'll Drive|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=December 4, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Snel, Alan}} June was one of several Bucs to be charged with DUI that season,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11D99FB70BA5D3A8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bus Notebook|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=December 8, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Cummings, Roy}} and charges were eventually dropped.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1205C70917F3A720&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=DUI Charge Dropped Against Bucs LB June - Evidence Not There To Support Charge|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=April 15, 2008|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Cummings, Roy}} In the Atlanta game, which gave the Bucs an undefeated 3–0 division record,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11D080AC1FD81980&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Undefeated In Division, Bucs Pleased To Have Edge In NFC South|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=November 19, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Holder, Stephen F.}} June was involved in a controversial fumble–lateral play,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11D080AC0B6776D0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Fumble, Pitch, Fumble, Confusion|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=November 19, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Holder, Stephen F.}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11D080AC1277C880&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Worst Rule|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=November 19, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Jones, Tom}} which NFL officials said the referees ruled incorrectly on.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11D1D19408CA5DC0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=NFL Backs Gruden On Blown Replay|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=November 23, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Stroud, Rick}} Subsequently, the Bucs raised their record to 9–5 and clinched the NFC South Division.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11DE9012680E2298&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Young players help Buccaneers back to playoffs|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=December 17, 2007|agency=Associated Press|author=Goodall, Fred}} June and other star players were rested for large parts of the final two games, which the Bucs lost.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11DD49D5F7049C28&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=When Bucs Starters Sit, Others Jump At Chance|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=December 28, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Korth, Joanne}} Nonetheless, June was still injured in the final game of the season,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BTHB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11E9FFBB1E6D3EE0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs Notes: June questionable|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=January 5, 2008|work=The Bradenton Herald}} and he was listed as inactive for the Bucs' 2007–08 NFL playoffs matchup with the New York Giants,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11E526B134016290&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs' June, Giants' O'Hara and Madison inactive|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=January 8, 2008|agency=Associated Press}} which the team lost.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11E57D84662F6400&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=After First Quarter, It Was Downhill For Bucs Defense - Injuries Played Part In Unit's Ineffectiveness|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=January 7, 2008|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Smith, Katherine}} June finished his first season with the Bucs with 69 tackles and one interception. June was part of a defense that finished the season ranked second in the league.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:APAB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11E57B7A15A313E8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Despite early playoff exit, Gruden likes direction of Bucs|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=January 7, 2008|agency=Associated Press|author=Goodall, Fred}}
June had offseason foot surgery in February 2008.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11EF27E92F3C77E0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs See Free Agents Coleman And Crumpler As Possible Fits|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=February 20, 2008|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Stroud, Rick}} During the opening game of the season, Brooks suffered a hamstring injury and removed himself from the game in the third quarter, which fueled speculation during the following week that he would miss the first start of his fourteen-year career and that June would start on the weakside.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:BTHB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1237706BB61FC238&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Brooks may miss first start ever with Tampa Bay|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=September 9, 2008|work=The Bradenton Herald}} Brooks, however, made his 194th-consecutive start the following week.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1233A0331BCD4F40&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Defense Finds Pass Rush|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=September 15, 2008|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Holder, Stephen A., Joe Smith and Brant James}} In a story not published until four weeks later, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson claims that June attempted to injure him in a November 16 game.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:PIPB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1251D749A7DE15D0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=June Targeted Peterson - Tape Shows LB Tried To Take OUt RB's Legs|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=December 13, 2008|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|author=Jensen, Sean}} June made his first interception of the season and second as a Buccaneer on a Drew Brees pass that was tipped by Ronde Barber in the twelfth game of the season as Tampa earned its fourth consecutive victory to improve its record to 9–3 on November 30 against the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite news |date=December 1, 2008 |title=Big Plays and Short Runs Keep the Panthers on Top |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F06E2D6143AF932A35751C1A96E9C8B63 |access-date=July 26, 2009 |work=The New York Times|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=124DA1A1339A3480&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs Notebook|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=December 1, 2008|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Anwar S. Richardson}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=124DA1A14664A090&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Secondary Stands Out|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=December 1, 2008|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Cummings, Roy}} After the Buccaneers lost their final four games to miss the playoffs, the Buccaneers replaced Jon Gruden and Bruce Allen with Raheem Morris and Mark Dominik as head coach and general manager.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=125D29DC764061C8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Gruden Out|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=January 19, 2009|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Stroud, Rick}} The team subsequently released five veteran players in a move that was said to be unrelated to the salary cap.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1269B106E86EB158&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=A Painful, But Overdue, Break From Past|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=February 26, 2009|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Romano, John}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1269B1059EBAB300&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Spring Cleaning|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=February 26, 2009|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Stroud, Rick}} June was released by the Buccaneers on February 25, 2009, along with Derrick Brooks, Ike Hilliard, Warrick Dunn and Joey Galloway.{{Cite news |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C01EFD91E3FF935A15751C0A96F9C8B63 |title=N.F.L. Roundup |date=February 26, 2009 |work=The New York Times |access-date=July 26, 2009 |agency=Associated Press}} The transaction avoided a $2 million roster bonus for June.
=Houston Texans=
June was signed by the Houston Texans on April 4, 2009, to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million.{{Cite news |url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:HCBF&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1276A6F6E21FDED0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420 |title=Texans agree to deal with linebacker June Former Buc to compete for starting job; team to sign LB Davis |last=McClain |first=John |date=April 5, 2009 |work=Houston Chronicle |access-date=July 26, 2009}} He was expected to compete with Xavier Adibi and Zac Diles for the weakside linebacker position.{{Cite news |url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:HCBF&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1289C5EFEE9CEC20&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420 |title=June's perspective rings true With Super Bowl title to his credit, LB can be leader for Texans |last=Godwin |first=Jordan |date=June 3, 2009 |work=Houston Chronicle |access-date=July 26, 2009}} However, on August 20, June broke his forearm during morning practice, had surgery to insert a plate that afternoon and was expected to miss 6–8 weeks.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:ZCBI&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12A3DF341CA999C8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Sports Headlines from The Sports Network|access-date=November 24, 2009|date=August 21, 2009|work=The Sports Network}} June had previously missed some training camp time due to a knee injury.{{Cite web |url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/6580200.html |title=Camp insider: Texans LB June suffers broken forearm |last1=McClain |first1=John |last2=Godwin |first2=Jordan |date=August 20, 2009 |website=Houston Chronicle |access-date=August 23, 2009}} On August 28, June was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to his injured forearm.{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/6591955.html|title=Texans LB June out for season with forearm injury|access-date=August 31, 2009|date=August 28, 2009|work=Houston Chronicle}} He was released with an injury settlement on September 3, making him a free agent.{{cite web|url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2009/09/04/nfl-transactions-for-september-3-2009 |title=NFL transactions for September 3, 2009 |access-date=September 3, 2009 |date=September 3, 2009 |work=Pro Football Weekly |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090921193309/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2009/09/04/nfl-transactions-for-september-3-2009 |archive-date=September 21, 2009 }}
=Chicago Bears=
June signed with the Chicago Bears on December 1, 2009 {{cite news|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/12/01/cato-june-lands-in-chicago/|title=Cato June lands in Chicago|last=Florio|first=Mike|date=December 1, 2009|publisher=Profootballtalk.com|access-date=December 1, 2009}} June was signed as a replacement for Lance Briggs who had a knee injury. He played on special teams on December 6, against the St. Louis Rams, but was inactive the following week against the Green Bay Packers. He was waived on December 14 and replaced on the 53-man roster by practice squad member James Marten when Briggs returned to good health.{{Cite web |url=http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2009/12/with-lance-briggs-back-bears-cut-cato-june.html |title=With Lance Briggs back, Bears cut Cato June |last=Biggs |first=Brad |date=December 14, 2009 |publisher=Chicago Now |access-date=December 16, 2009}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/chicago/news/story?id=4742201 |title=Bears cut LB June |last=Dickerson |first=Jeff |date=December 14, 2009 |work=ESPN.com |access-date=December 16, 2009}}
=Omaha Nighthawks=
June was signed by the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League on September 8, 2010.{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4088285 |title=UFL Transactions |work=OurSportsCentral.com |publisher=United Football League |date=September 8, 2010 |access-date=September 8, 2010}} In June 2011, the Nighthawks dropped several players with NFL experience, including June.{{Cite web |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/09/ufls-nighthawks-gives-up-on-trying-to-get-herzlich/ |title=UFL's Nighthawks gives up on trying to get Herzlich |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=June 9, 2011 |publisher=NBC Sports |access-date=June 10, 2011}}
=NFL statistics=
| class="wikitable" | |||||||||||||||
| Year | Team | GP | COMB | TOTAL | AST | SACK | FF | FR | FR YDS | INT | IR YDS | AVG IR | LNG | TD | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | IND | 11 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | IND | 16 | 110 | 84 | 26 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 71 | 36 | 71 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | IND | 13 | 102 | 68 | 34 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 115 | 23 | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 | IND | 16 | 143 | 97 | 46 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | TB | 16 | 69 | 48 | 21 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | TB | 16 | 67 | 49 | 18 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Career | 88 | 499 | 352 | 147 | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 201 | 17 | 71 | 2 | 24 |
Key
- GP: games played
- COMB: combined tackles
- TOTAL: total tackles
- AST: assisted tackles
- SACK: sacks
- FF: forced fumbles
- FR: fumble recoveries
- FR YDS: fumble return yards
- INT: interceptions
- IR YDS: interception return yards
- AVG IR: average interception return
- LNG: longest interception return
- TD: interceptions returned for touchdown
- PD: passes defensed
Coaching career
=Early coaching career=
June served as the Anacostia defensive coordinator for the 2011 season and took over as head coach of a team that had gone 1–17 over the prior to season as head coach for the 2012 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/cato-june-named-anacostia-football-coach/2012/01/18/gIQAep108P_story.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130205194936/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-01-18/sports/35439924_1_football-coach-offensive-coordinator-longtime-coach|url-status=live|archive-date=February 5, 2013|title=Cato June named Anacostia football coach|access-date=December 7, 2012|date=January 18, 2012|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Wagner, James}} In July 2014, the Detroit Lions announced that June would join their staff as one of four Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship Interns,{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9293/detroit-lions-add-four-interns-for-camp|title=Lions add four coaching interns for camp|access-date=August 7, 2014|date=July 25, 2014|publisher=ESPN|author=Rothstein, Michael}} but June coached Anacostia to a 4–8 record in 2014. In three seasons at Anacostia, June compiled a 12–23 record before accepting a position as head coach at Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Prince George's County for the 2015 season.{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/cato-june-leaving-anacostia-to-become-football-coach-at-ch-flowers/2015/02/23/952690bc-bb87-11e4-b274-e5209a3bc9a9_story.html|title=Cato June leaving Anacostia to become football coach at C.H. Flowers|newspaper=The Washington Post|author=Giannotto, Mark|access-date=August 21, 2015|date=February 23, 2015}}
=Howard=
In April 2016, June became the running backs coach and assistant recruiting coordinator at Howard University for Howard Bison football.{{cite web|url=http://www.thesentinel.com/mont/sports/item/3512-flowers-hires-sherwood-alum|title=Flowers hires Sherwood Alum|access-date=July 5, 2016|date=May 12, 2016|work=Orlando Sentinel|author=Simms, Brandy L.|archive-date=June 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619113811/http://www.thesentinel.com/mont/sports/item/3512-flowers-hires-sherwood-alum|url-status=dead}}
=UMass=
On March 4, 2020, June was hired as the outside linebacker coach for the Massachusetts Minutemen.{{citation|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/former-michigan-nfl-standout-joins-umass-coaching-staff/ar-BB10LzZL|title=Former Michigan, NFL standout joins UMass coaching staff|access-date=March 5, 2020|date=March 4, 2020|publisher=MSN|author=Hole, Isaiah}}
=Bowling Green=
In 2021 he served as the outside linebackers coach for Bowling Green.
=Indianapolis Colts=
In 2022 he became the assistant linebackers coach for the Colts under Jeff Saturday.{{cite web | last=Hickey | first=Kevin | title=Report: Colts to hire former LB Cato June to coaching staff | website=Colts Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=2022-02-22 | url=https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/22/indianapolis-colts-cato-june-hire-coaching-staff/ | access-date=2024-12-24}}
Personal life
The name Cato is of Nigerian origin and goes back for generations in his family. His great-great-grandfather, Cato, was a runaway slave and the name had been passed along through eight previous generations.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F7539FA8E65C789&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=June makes big leap - U-M defensive back learns, improves after sitting out a season|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=October 11, 2001|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}}{{cite magazine|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/players/01/30/first.person0205/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025030336/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/players/01/30/first.person0205/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 25, 2012|title=First Person: Cato June, Colts Linebacker|access-date=July 21, 2009|date=January 30, 2007|magazine=Sports Illustrated|publisher=Time Inc.|author=Reiter, Ben}} According to one source the name means "wise and cautious".
June's mother, Marjani, is a minister who spent nine months helping in New Orleans, Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. She disapproves of June's tattoos.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11B2641EC1811608&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=June Striving To Be Top Of The NFL Class - Martin Fennelly|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=August 14, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Fennelly, Martin}} One of his tattoos reads "Big Time" for his high school and college nickname. He got his first tattoo of his college number 2 after he turned 18 while playing for Michigan.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11D84DAB54437448&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=The Smackdown - Offense vs. Defense|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=December 2, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Richardson, Anwar S.}}
75-year-old Will June, his grandfather, became the oldest player to bowl consecutive perfect games on August 31, 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.starsandstrikesbowling.com/2011FEBRUARY.pdf|title=New USBC Record: 75-year-old Will June Rolls Back-to-Back 300 games|access-date=May 20, 2011|date=February 2011|author=Goodwin, Jim|work=Stars & Strikes|page=10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324081728/http://www.starsandstrikesbowling.com/2011FEBRUARY.pdf|archive-date=March 24, 2012|url-status=dead}}
In college, June and Hobson were roommates. They were known for having sessions of Madden NFL 2003 for PlayStation 2 in an apartment known as "The Stadium", where competition among football team members often occurred.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:MDAA&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10F7F13397FC6568&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title='Madden 2003' keeps Michigan players' juices flowing|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=November 7, 2002|work=The Michigan Daily|author=Phillips, Jeff}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:DTNB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0F753BED9C6D04D8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Talking with ... Ronald Bellamy, Michigan Receiver|access-date=July 22, 2009|date=November 7, 2002|work=The Detroit News|author=Chengelis, Angelique S.}} At Tampa, he had two-time defending Madden Bowl champion Alex Smith as a teammate and June, who is known as a vocal player,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=121ADE914C08E6F0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs LB June Welcomes The Pressure To Perform - Has Fit Right In On Defense|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=June 19, 2008|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Kaufman, Ira}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BCEF68CAAF88E0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=The Smackdown|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 16, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BCEF69D04CC678&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Wide Right|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 17, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Richardson, Anwar S.}} voiced an interest in playing him.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11B30B094196EFC8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Smith Proves He's A Real Gamer - Bucs Tight End Has Trophies To Prove It|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=August 16, 2007|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Johnson, Todd}} As a professional, June became an avid fantasy football owner,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:FWJB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11623724314DC3E0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Law doesn't sack fantasy games|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=December 17, 2006|work=The Journal Gazette|author=Pells, Eddie}} and he eventually started playing in a league only for NFL players.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12319A52D9967DC8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=June Gets Serious About Fantasy Football - By Anwar S. Richardson|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 7, 2008|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Richardson, Anwar S.}} He was the champion of the 2008 NFL Players league.{{cite web|url=http://www.nflplayers.com/user/content.aspx?fmid=178&lmid=443&pid=3547|title=NFL Stars Compete in the Ultimate Fantasy Football Draft|access-date=September 14, 2009|date=June 26, 2009|work=National Football League Players Association|author=Donnelly, Mike|archive-date=May 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510052041/https://www.nflplayers.com/user/content.aspx/?fmid=178&lmid=443&pid=3547|url-status=dead}} June enjoys workouts that consist of boxing.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=11BB663152BB70D0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Smart LB Packs A Wicked Punchh|access-date=July 25, 2009|date=September 16, 2007|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Holder, Stephen F.}}
During the 2005 season, June and Gary Brackett visited the three most successful Marion County, Indiana Vectren C5 food drive elementary schools.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:MCTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=10ED58A629A4B0B8&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Colts touch down at county schools|access-date=July 24, 2009|date=September 28, 2005|work=Chronicle-Tribune|author=Bethely, Jonathan}} As part of a United Service Organizations event for Veterans Day 2008, June, Smith, Phillip Buchanon, and Aqib Talib played video games with United States military personnel.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12470B4B09DF8EB0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs Notebook|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=November 11, 2008|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Richardson, Anwar S.}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1247BF4897819BD0&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Bucs Tackle GIs With Joysticks|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=November 12, 2008|work=The Tampa Tribune|author=Morelli, Keith}} During Super Bowl XLIII week in Tampa, June hosted a celebrity benefit for the June Family Foundation,{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:TTRB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1262660E081E5E80&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Buccaneers Hoop It Up|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=February 1, 2009|work=The Tampa Tribune}}{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=12524B9BEB0BAB28&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=The Bud Bowl Beckons|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=December 17, 2008|work=St. Petersburg Times|author1=Cridlin, Jay |author2=Susan Thurston}} which offers career insights to disadvantaged youths.{{cite news|url=http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:NewsBank:SPTB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=1260D7C588E57740&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=0D0CB579A3BDA420|title=Party On, Playmates!|access-date=July 26, 2009|date=January 30, 2009|work=St. Petersburg Times|author=Cridlin, Jay|display-authors=etal}}
References
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External links
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- [https://www.colts.com/team/coaches-roster/cato-june Indianapolis Colts coaching bio]
- [http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=junecat001&defensesort=3 Just Sports Stats]
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