Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Played at East Forsyth (N.C.) High under Coach Todd Willert … Named first-team All-State by the N.C. Sportswriters Association at linebacker in 2022 … Selected All-Northwest Team Defensive Player of the Year by the Winston-Salem Journal ... A first-team All-Northwest selection by the Journal ... Named Conference Defensive Player of the Year … Finished senior season with 136 total tackles (72 solo), 25.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks … Picked off two passes and recovered two fumbles … Returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns … Posted a season-high 20 total tackles (15 solo) vs. Reagan High … Had at least 10 hits in eight different games … Led defense to nine games with a touchdown or less allowed, including six shutouts … Also earned All-Northwest honors from the Winston-Salem Journal as a junior … Posted 147 total tackles, 21.0 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks … Also broke up three passes … Collected 101 tackles and 16.0 tackles for loss as a sophomore … Chose Gardner-Webb over The Citadel.