Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Young offensive lineman who is slated to start at center in 2017 as a redshirt freshman ... Has good size and should step in well after a solid February practice season ... Will have an experienced group of linemen around him in the trenches.

2016 at Gardner-Webb: Redshirted.

High School: Played offense and defense at Davidson Day (N.C.) School under Coach Chad Grier … Two-time All-State selection ... Helped clear a path for a squad that finished 12-0 and won the NCISAA Division I state title … A first-team NCISAA Division I All-State selection on offense … One of five finalists for Charlotte Football Awards Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2015 … Saw action at nose guard on defense as a senior, totaling 70 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack … Also a standout center on the offensive side and will play center on the college level … Registered 35 pancake blocks on offense in 2015 … An NCISAA Division I All-State choice as a junior ... Also earned All-Lake honors ... Totaled 66 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss and a sack on defense as a junior … Finished career with 168 total tackles, 11.0 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks in 47 games played over four seasons ... Also considered Western Carolina.