Played in four games, redshirting to retain a year of eligibility
Had two tackles (one solo) vs. App State (Nov. 15)
High School:
6A All-State selection as a senior
2024 Region 1 Defensive Player of the Year
First Team All-Region as a senior, Second Team as a junior and Honorable Mention as a sophomore
Received Team Linebacker Award as a sophomore
Helped Richmond Hill to 2023 6A playoffs
As a senior, had 94 tackles (71 solo) to go with 14.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumbles recoveries (one scoop-and-score TD)
As a junior, had 74 tackles (57 solo) to go with 10.0 TFL, one interception and three fumble recoveries
As a sophomore, had 77 tackles (54 solo) to go with 7.0 TFL, 1.0 sack and one forced fumble
Dual-sport athlete who was a GHSA 6A First Team All-State and All-Region honoree in baseball
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