05/03/24: Signed by Seattle as a UDFA
COLLEGE: Started in all 33 games played at Kansas. in 2022, recorded 5 games without allowing a single sack. In 2021, started at center all 12 games for the Jayhawks and was named to the preseason Rimington Trophy Watch List. Did not allow a sack or commit a penalty in 799 total snaps for the Jayhawks. According to PFF, was graded out at 96% or better in pass blocking efficiency in all 12 games. Led an offensive line that allowed just 16 sacks in 12 games after allowing 43 sacks in nine games in 2020 without Novitsky. Has not allowed a sack in 2,302 career collegiate snaps.
PERSONAL: Prepped at Victor High School, where he was also recruited to play lacrosse. Played defensive end and tight end for the Blue Devils and was named All-State Honorable Mention as a junior after having 53 tackles and three interceptions as well as averaged 16.2 yards per catch and scored two touchdowns. Was named a Monroe County All-Star. As a senior,, was the Monroe County Division Player of the Year and the Daily Messenger Player of the Year and also a two-time state champion in lacrosse. Majored in communication studies.
