- Tabbed as a 5-star prospect by ESPN.
- Touted as the No. 3 defensive lineman in the class and 12th-ranked player nationally. Ranked as the second-best player out of Mississippi per ESPN.
- Totaled 105 solo tackles, 71 assisted tackles, 47.5 TFLs, 22 sacks, 40 hurries and three fumble recoveries.
- Named a First Team All-American and UA All-American MVP.
- Led his team to an MHSAA Class 7A state title in 2024.
- Invited to the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.
- Also played basketball throughout high school.
- Selected Florida over Alabama, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Indiana, LSU, Michigan, Mississippi State, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M and USC, among others.