Appalachian State (2020-24): Appeared in 29 games over five seasons at Appalachian State … Was at defensive tackle for first two seasons (2020-21) and appeared in one game each season … Moved to offensive line late in fall camp of third season (2022) and appeared in two games … Played in all 14 games and made four starts at left tackle in 2023 … Was named honorable-mention all-Sun Belt Conference in 2024, when he started all 11 games at left tackle and ranked second in the Sun Belt in snaps among tackles (817) … Helped App State lead the Sun Belt in passing and rank second in the league in fewest sacks allowed (15) in 2024.
High School: A two-time all-conference selection as a defensive lineman despite not playing varsity football until his junior season … Had 52 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles as a junior … Made 70 tackles (50 solo) with six sacks and three fumble recoveries as a senior … Coached by Deron Donald … Primarily played basketball before turning focus to football.
Personal: Graduated from Appalachian State in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and park management … Studying history, technology and society at Georgia Tech.
