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Co-Led Duck defenders with 4 solos and a sack in whiteout 2-OT scouted win over PSU, only 1 assist vs Oregon State though. 1 solo, 1 asst, 1/2 a sack in scouted game vs MSU in 2024, 1 solo, 2 asst vs Illinois, also scouted. Powerful striker with long arms. Elite COD + open field pursuit/tackling ability. Physical at the POA. Alignment versatility. Led the B1G w/ 10.5 sacks. Played in all 14 games for the Ducks, making 11 starts. Shined as a true sophomore, earning all-Big Ten first-team honors from the media and second-team recognition from the league's coaches. One of six finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. Led the Ducks with a career-high 10.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss. Led the Big Ten during the regular season with 10.5 sacks, and ranked third overall following the postseason. Finished the season with 38 total tackles (24 solo) while adding two forced fumbles, a blocked kick, two pass breakups and an interception. Made multiple tackles in 11 of 14 games. Registered at least one sack in nine games, and had two multi-sack performances. Four games with multiple tackles for loss, and nine games with at least one TFL. Credited by Pro Football Focus with 31 total pressures generated. Generated at least one pressure in 12 of 14 games, and had eight games with multiple pressures. Earned a 75.5 overall grade for the season from Pro Football Focus with a 76.6 pass-rush grade.
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