Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Veteran receiver who will compete for playing time at one of the outside spots again this season … Seasoned pass catcher who has been a reliable blocker during his career … Has a great understanding of the offensive system … Former hurdler who has competed with the Gardner-Webb Track & Field squad in previous years.

2016 at Gardner-Webb: Played in all 11 games … Started twice … Caught two passes for 14 yards … Had a 16-yard reception vs. Monmouth (11/19) in the season finale. 2015 at Gardner-Webb: Started the first four games of the season before suffering an injury in practice … Caught six passes for 46 yards … Had two catches for a season-high 17 yards vs. Elon (9/12) ... Applied for a medical redshirt. 2014 at GWU: Limited to four games due to injury as a true freshman … Caught one pass vs. #1 Coastal Carolina (11/1).

High School: Played at Shelby (N.C.) High under Coach Lance Ware … Helped Golden Lions to a 12-4 record and the N.C. Class 2A State Championship in 2013 … Earned honorable mention All-Cleveland County honors from the Shelby Star … An All-South Mountain Athletic Conference choice … Caught 45 passes for 936 yards and five touchdowns as a senior … Hauled in five catches for a season-high 130 yards and a score vs. South Point (N.C.) High … Had five catches for 102 yards vs. East Rutherford (N.C.) High … Caught three passes for 85 yards and a pair of scores vs. Draughn (N.C.) High … Made 20 receptions for 393 yards and three touchdowns as a junior ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Davidson.