HIGH SCHOOL: Rated a 4-star and the No. 8 interior offensive lineman by 247Sports … Coached by Doug Wendel at Midlothian High School … Helped pave the way for a Panther offense that averaged 264.4 rushing yards per game in 2024 before finishing 10-3 that included a regional UIL 5A DI playoff appearance … As a junior he battled in the trenches as his team finished with an 8-3 record, including a 7-1 mark in district action before finishing the season in the playoffs in the bi-district round … Also competed in track & field with a personal best 41-11 mark in the shot put.