- Transferred to Lakeland for his senior year after playing his junior season at Auburndale High School
- Led Lakeland to the FHSAA Class 7A State Championship, where it beat St. Thomas Aquinas, 33-20
- Finished his high school career with 117 tackles,14.5 sacks (11.5 his senior season alone), four interceptions, and three forced fumbles
- Played for coach Bill Castle
- Also played basketball for Lakeland
- Chose Florida over Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, and Ohio State, among others
247Sports Info
- 247Sports.com star rating: 4
- 247Sports.com national ranking: 235
- 247Sports.com position ranking: 16
- 247Sports.com state ranking: 36