Prior to CWRU

Was a four-year member of the East Meadow High School football team, serving as a captain during his senior year… Coached by Keith Lizzi, Matthew Aloni, Matthew Castaneda, and Shane Batyr… Was an honorable mention to the all-state team as a senior while also claiming all-county and all-region second-team honors… Named the Defensive Most Valuable Player of the Senior All-Star Game… Winner of the Golden 11 Award for being the top scholar football player in the county… Totaled 103 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, eight sacks, three forced fumbles, and an interception during his senior season… Named to the honor roll each semester in high school… Was an academic all-conference honoree and received the Scholar-Athlete Award… Also played lacrosse in high school.

Personal

Born February 28… The son of Wendell and Tiffany.