• Started two of 11 games played his rookie year before missing the last five games and landing on injured reserve on December 30 (ankle).
COLLEGE: Named third-team All-ACC by ACSMA in 2015 and 2016. Started 22 of 35 career games played. Totaled 83 tackles (44 solo), 13.5 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions, 10 PBUs, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
PERSONAL: Prepped at Roanoke Rapids High School. Prepstar All-Atlantic Region. Competed in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Houston. Considered the No. 10 player in North Carolina and the nation’s No. 26 strong-side defensive end by Rivals.com. Also played at defensive tackle and on the offensive line. While at UNC, started his own foundation called MADE Men Mentoring, a non-profit that aims to provide a support system for underprivileged young men in North Carolina by pairing them with college student-athletes who mentor and support them in the areas of academics, competitive athletics, and manhood. Majored in communication studies.
