2017: A first-team All-ACC choice by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA), he won honorable mention honors on the official league team. Named the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance vs. UNC, where he helped pave the way for 292 rushing yards. Played 98% of the Pack’s offensive snaps in 2017 (1,000 of 1,022 gradable snaps). The Pack finished the season ranked second in the Power 5 in sacks allowed with just 13 in 13 games. A CoSida Academic All-District performer. Co-winner of the team’s Earle Edwards Award for top GPA. In for a career-high 103 snaps in the opener vs. South Carolina. Played through pain after a shot in the ribs early in the Louisville contest. Also earned the team’s Bo Rein Award for a vital contribution in an unsung role.
2016: Earned his first career start in the season opener and started every game of the season. Saw action in 87% of the Pack’s total offensive snaps in 2016. Earned the team’s Earle Edwards Award for highest GPA, he was He was also the recipient of the Independence Bowl’s scholar-athlete award.
2015: Missed spring workouts of 2015 with an injury, then moved to offensive guard during fall camp. Suffered an injury in the opener and missed the next two contests, he saw action mainly on special teams for the remainder of the season. Named to the 2014-15 ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2014: Redshirted the season at tight end.
High School: Attended Charlotte Christian in North Carolina. Played tight end and defensive end for coach Jason Estep. Team posted a 12-0 mark in 2013 and won the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association state title in 2012 and 2013. Career Stats: 53 catches for 918 yards and 12 touchdowns. Senior Stats: 17 receptions for 360 yards and six touchdowns. 67 tackles, including 13 tackles for loss and five sacks. Junior Stats: 18 receptions for 325 yards and four touchdowns. Rankings: No. 58 TE nationally by scout.com, No. 54 by ESPN.com.
Personal: Father, Tim, played football at Eastern Washington. Major: Earned his degree in business supply operations management in December of 2017. Pursuing a graduate certificate in youth development and leadership.
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