2018 Season
Impressive linebacking talent who earned playing time in all 13 games as a true freshman, ranking 15th on the squad overall with 22 tackles ... Began by making a good impression on various special teams units while working his way up the depth chart, and then began getting increased playing time on defense at the weakside spot ... Stood out at No. 1 Alabama (10/13), as he made a career-best eight tackles when he took over for star LB Terez Hall, who was ejected on a targeting call early in the game ... Posted a four tackles in Mizzou's bowl game against Oklahoma State (12/31) and made two tackles each against Memphis (10/27) and at South Carolina (10/6).
Prior to Mizzou
Physical middle linebacker who has a high football IQ and great vision … Was a proven leader at Frisco Lone Star, earning District MVP honors twice … Has a great blend of strength and ability that allows him to fill gaps and play fundamentally sound at the middle linebacker spot … A three-star prospect at inside linebacker according to Rivals, which had him rated as the No. 33 inside linebacker in the class … 247Sports and ESPN both rated him as a three-star prospect … As a senior, he was named District 13-5A Defensive MVP for the second consecutive season after totaling 130 tackles, with 16 tackles for loss and five interceptions … Named 2016 District 13-5A Defensive MVP after totaling 111 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and one interception … In 2015, he totaled 81 tackles with three interceptions and four sacks … Named the No. 5 linebacker in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by the Dallas Morning News … Lone Star Prospects rated him as a Texas Top 50 recruit … Morning News First-Team All-State at linebacker … Guided Frisco Lone Star to a 12-2 record with an appearance in the regional final as a senior … Primary recruiter: Vernon Hargreaves … Chose Mizzou over offers from Mississippi State, Washington, Boston College, Colorado, Houston, Utah, Indiana and Kansas, among others … Cited his relationship with both Hargreaves as a key reason for his commitment, appreciating his honesty and straightforwardness during the recruiting process.