2009: Named SAC Freshman Defensive Player of the Year…Played in all 14 games at defensive tackle…Recorded 14 tackles, including 6.5 for a loss…Tallied a half of a sack and one forced fumble.

High School: 2-5A All-Region selection...Region Defensive Lineman of the Year...Named Best of Preps...All-City selection...All-Tri-State...Tennessee East-West All-Star...Helped lead the Owls to an 11-2 record and a berth in the Class 5A state semifinals.