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2021 – Sophomore

Played in six games with three starts before a knee injury vs. LSU sidelined him for the remainder of the season
Named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week after charting three tackles, including the first two quarterback sacks of his career (-16 yards), in Kentucky’s 42-21 win over LSU
Totaled 15 tackles, 3.5 tackle for loss, 2.0 sacks and quarterback hurry in six games
Made three tackles, including the first two quarterback sacks of his career, good for 16 yards of loss, in the win over LSU
Made his first collegiate start at South Carolina and had two tackles
Also started against Florida and had three tackles and a tackle for loss in the win
Charted a career-high five tackles and one tackle for loss in the season opener vs. ULM
Got his first quarterback hurry vs. UTC

2020 – Freshman

High School

Four-star prospect by Rivals
Considered one of the top recruits from Kentucky and a top-25 defensive tackle in the country for the class of 2020
Named to the Kentucky All-State first team
Named to the 2019 Class of the Commonwealth by the Lexington Herald-Leader
Produced 62 tackles, including 17 tackles for loss
Also recovered two fumbles, one for a 25-yard touchdown during his senior season
Important piece of North Hardin’s defense, who finished the season 13-1
Played for head coach Brent Thompson
Picked the Wildcats over Tennessee and Texas

Community Cats

Participated in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Men’s Conference at Southland Christian (2020)
Volunteered at LexCity Church (2020)
Volunteered to pack food for God’s Pantry (2020)
Volunteered at William Wells Brown Elementary (2020)

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