- Rated as a four-star recruit by ESPN
- Graded as the No. 1 center in the nation by ESPN
- Listed at the No. 212 overall recruit by ESPN
- Invited to play in 2023 Under Armour All-American game
- Started as a freshman at St. Lucie West Centennial, before serving as starting offensive lineman at IMG Academy
- Chose Florida over Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and USC, among others