- Touted as a concernsus 3-star by Rivals 247 Sports and ESPN.
- Ranked as the 44th-best OT and the No. 60 player in the state per 247 Sports.
- Also played basketball in HS.
- Named a CBS Navy Bowl All-American.
- Earned All-State honors in his senior season.
- Also played in three games on the defensive line, totaling seven tackles, three TFLs and two sacks.
- Chose Florida over Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Penn State, South Carolina, Texas A&M and UCF, among others.