2023: Appeared in 13 games, making one start at defensive end (in the opener against Gardner-Webb) … Had 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack and one interception … Had a key diving interception and a sack in the win against Marshall.

2022: Appeared in seven games as a true freshman, playing primarily outside linebacker (Dog position) … Totaled eight tackles and 2.5 sacks (for a loss of 11 yards) … Recorded sacks for 5-yard losses against The Citadel and Georgia State before contributing to a sack against ODU … Season-high four tackles (all solo) against The Citadel … With App State shorthanded at the Dog position late in the year, recorded his highest snap counts against ODU and Georgia Southern.

High School: Finished with 148 tackles, 33.5 sacks, 43 tackles for loss and 52 quarterback hurries in last two seasons at Clayton … As a senior, had 73 tackles, 15 sacks, 17 tackles for loss, one interception, one defensive touchdown and 36 quarterback hurries as a senior … Averaged eight tackles per game as a senior at Clayton, with five multi-sack games in the first half of the season … Selected for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas (which was canceled) while being the conference defensive player of the year … During an abbreviated season as a junior, had 75 tackles for an 8-2 team that reached the state semifinals … Played for coach Shane Handy at Clayton … Three-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite rankings.