Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Junior College: Played two seasons at Antelope Valley (Calif.) Junior College under Coach Perry Jehlicka … A two-time All-Conference selection … Helped Marauders to a spot in the American Championship Bowl and an 8-3 record in 2021 … Team won the Pacific League American Division title in 2021 … Finished with 26 total tackles (20 solo), 9.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks (minus-18 yards) in 10 games … Forced one fumble and had a 45-yard interception return for a touchdown … Also batted down a pass … Had a season-high five total stops and a tackle for loss vs. Mt. San Jacinto in the American Championship Bowl … Had a 45-yard touchdown on an interception return vs. Moorpark … Had sacks vs. College of the Canyons, Mt. San Jacinto and Santa Monica … Earned All-Conference honors as a freshman after posting 51 total tackles (33 solo), 5.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks … Broke up three passes that season.

High School: Played at Westerville North (Ohio) High under Coach Scott Wetzel … Saw action at tight end and defensive end … Posted 30 total tackles and 3.5 sacks as a senior … Caught 14 passes for 160 yards and five touchdowns on offense.