TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2012):
-Akron (8/30): Saw game action against the Zips but earned a redshirt after suffering an injury
HIGH SCHOOL:
-Spent the first three years at Pace as a tight end, before his move to tackle as a senior
-Was a four-year letterwinner in football
-Helped guide the Patriots to an 11-3 record which included a regional finals appearance in the Class 6A state championship
-Coached by Mickey Lindsey
-Selected to the Pensacola News Journal's All-Area Team as well as garnering Class 6A All-State Second-Team honors in 2012
-Was selected to play in the 57th annual FACA North-South All-Star Game in Sebring
-Noted as a long and lean offensive tackle prospect with quick feet and good lateral movement
-Also lettered two years in baseball and one in basketball