Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Seasoned offensive lineman who will begin his true junior season as the starter at right tackle … Has nine starting assignments over his first two college seasons and has seen time at three different positions up front … Has good quickness and agility … One of four returning starters on the offensive line.

2018 at Gardner-Webb: Played in all 11 games … Started the final eight games of the season at right guard … Graded out as one of the team’s most consistent blockers. 2017 at Gardner-Webb: Saw action in three games as a true freshman late in the season … Drew one starting assignment at tackle, logging snaps at Presbyterian (11/18) in that role on the right side … Graded out well and was part of a line that cleared the way for a 277-yard rushing effort vs. Liberty (10/28).

High School: Played at state power Shelby (N.C.) High under Coach Lance Ware … Named 2016 Class 2A All-State by NCPreps.com after an outstanding senior season … A first-team All-County choice by the Shelby Star … Won four state titles with the Golden Lions … Led team to a 16-0 mark and the Class 2AA State Championship … Top blocker on a sturdy offensive line that paved the way for nearly 18,000 yards of total offense in three seasons … Cleared a path for 2,000+ yards and 31 rushing touchdowns … Also blocked for an offensive unit that produced more than 5,000 yards of total offense on the season and 41.8 points per game … Helped Golden Lions rush for 2,254 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2015 en route to a 15-1 record and a State Championship … Key performer for an offense that piled up 7,348 yards and 39.2 points per game (96 offensive touchdowns) … Protected a 4,000-yard passer and cleared a path for a 1,000-yard rusher and two 1,000-yard receivers … Helped Golden Lions to a 16-2 mark and the Class 2AA State Championship as a sophomore in 2014 … Offense produced 2,648 yards on the ground and 43 rushing touchdowns … Also posted 5,508 yards of total offense and 30.6 points per game … Chose Gardner-Webb over North Carolina Central ... Shelby High campus is less than 10 miles from Ernest W. Spangler Stadium in Boiling Springs.