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Will have two years of eligibility remaining after spending one season as a Tar Heel and his first two years (4 games' worth of appearances) with North Texas. Started in the first six games of 2024, his soph season. Turns Heads with Breakout Performance in Texas Tech Spring Football Camp.
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Rated as the No. 1 guard in the Sun Belt by PFF in 2025. 2024: Played in all 13 games, starting at right guard in the 68 Ventures Bowl win against Bowling Green. Logged 176 snaps at right guard on the season and graded out at 73.7 per Pro Football Focus. Had a 76.0 pass block grade and a 75.8 run block grade. Arkansas State Athletic Director's Honor Roll member.
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