Grand View University

A standout defensive lineman out of Illinois College, he earned 2nd Team Midwest All-Conference honors in 2024. Over the course of 29 games, he accumulated an impressive stat line of 113 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, and an interception. During the 2023 season, his junior year, he was a key contributor on a historic Illinois College squad that captured the program's first-ever conference championship. He went on to transfer to Grand View University to utilize his final year of eligibility, where he continued to anchor the defensive line and helped the team claim a National Championship in the 2025 season.

Recognized for his dedication beyond the field, he was named the 2024 Male Strength and Conditioning Award recipient at Illinois College.

A Freeburg, Illinois native, he graduated from Illinois College with bachelor's degrees in Kinesiology and Education.