Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Returning starter who will be a force in his final season at linebacker with the Runnin’ Bulldogs … Experienced tackler with the ability to play both MIKE and WILL linebacker positions … Has continued to gain strength and battled back to full health after missing a large chunk of last season with an injury … Part of a veteran group of linebackers who will play for Gardner-Webb in 2017.

2016 at Gardner-Webb: Played in five games, making five starts at inside linebacker … Had 31 total tackles (15 solo), one forced fumble and an interception … Made eight stops (six solo) and returned an interception 15 yards in the win at Elon (9/3) … Had a season-high 14 total tackles (six solo) vs. No. 15 Citadel … Missed the final six games of the season with an injury. 2015 at Gardner-Webb: Played in nine games, primarily on special teams as a true sophomore … Listed as a top reserve inside all season at linebacker … Made four total hits (three solo) and forced one fumble … Had solo stops vs. Virginia Union (9/19), at No. 8 Coastal Carolina (11/7) and vs. Monmouth (11/21). 2014 at GWU: Played in 12 games … Started the season opener at No. 18 Furman (8/30) … Finished the season with 19 total tackles (nine solo), 1.5 tackles for loss (minus-11 yards) and a fumble recovery … Had a season-high seven total tackles at Charleston Southern (11/8) … Made three stops, including a half tackle for loss, at Liberty (10/25) … Collected two tackles and a tackle behind the line at The Citadel (9/27).

High School: Played at Strom Thurmond (S.C.) High under Coach Lee Sawyer … A Class 3A All-State selection by the S.C. High School Sports Report as a senior … Earned first-team All-Area honors from the Augusta Chronicle for the second season in a row … Named Region Defensive Player of the Year … Made 107 total tackles and had 14.0 tackles for loss … Selected to play in the S.C. North/South All-Star Game … Earned Defensive MVP honors in the first annual Georgia/South Carolina Border Bowl after collecting 14 tackles in the game … Earned first-team All-Area honors from the Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle as a junior … Led team with 109 total tackles (71 solo), 16.0 tackles for loss and five sacks … Selected to the IMG All-Madden Team … Also an All-Region selection … Helped Rebels post a 12-2 record and a berth in the Class 3A semifinals … Chose GWU over Mercer, Western Carolina and The Citadel.