Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Enters the 2017 season as the top reserve at the SPUR linebacker position … One of the team’s more athletic linebackers … Should also have a major impact again in 2017 on special teams … Has loads of potential.

2016 at Gardner-Webb: Played in seven games, seeing action primarily on special teams … Finished the season with five total tackles (three solo) … Had a pair of hits vs. No. 15 Citadel (9/15) … Had three stops (two solo) vs. Benedict (10/1).

High School: Played at powerhouse Buford (Ga.) High under Coach Jess Simpson … Saw action at outside linebacker and fullback as a senior … Helped Wolves to a 13-2 record and the state finals … Earned All-Region 8-AAAA honors on defense … Posted 50 tackles and finished season with 2.0 sacks and 7.0 tackles for loss … Picked off one pass and blocked a punt … Part of a defensive unit that posted seven shutouts and 11 games with 10 points or less allowed on the season … Scored a touchdown vs. Monroe Area (Ga.) High … Helped Wolves to state titles in 2013 and 2014.