Prior to App State: Appeared in one game over two seasons at Virginia Tech, transferring with three seasons of eligibility remaining … After redshirting as a true freshman in 2023, made his debut against Boston College in 2024.
 
High School: Four-year letterman at Alcoa High in Tennessee … Team captain and team MVP as a senior … Helped the Tornadoes to four straight regional titles and four straight TSSAA 3A state championships with a record of 56-4 … Gave up one career sack … Earned all-region honors four times and all-state accolades three times … Named regional lineman of the year as a junior and senior … Named 2022 Tennessee Titans 3A Mr. Football … Rated a 3-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN, Rivals and On3 … Ranked No.98 offensive lineman and No.38 recruit in Tennessee by 247 Sports … Lettered three times in wrestling, winning heavyweight state championships as a freshman and junior.