05/02/25: Signed by Seattle as a UDFA
COLLEGE: Played in 49 career games between Troy (2020-23) and West Virginia (2024), including 32 starts. Finished his career with 134 tackles (63 solo), 18 sacks and 36.5 tackles for loss. Earned All-American fourth-team honors (Phil Steele), named All-Big 12 first-team (Coaches, AP, Phil Steele) and All-Big 12 third-team (CollegeFootballNetwork) in 2024. Finished the season with 40 tackles (21 solo), 6.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. Ranked second in the conference in tackles for loss and fifth in sacks. As a junior, appeared in 12 games and made 11 starts, helping lead Troy to an 11-win season and an appearance in the Birmingham Bowl. Named All-Sun Belt second-team honoree after posting 27 tackles, 3.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss.
PERSONAL: Prepped at Stanhope Elmore High School and helped it to a 9-3 record and the second round of the 6A state playoffs his final season. Recorded 72 tackles, including 11 sacks and 41 tackles for loss as a senior. As a junior, finished with 51 tackles, including 10.5 sacks, 24 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and had a defensive touchdown. One of seven children (four brothers, two sisters). Graduated with his bachelor's degree in integrated studies in December 2024.
