Texas Rio Grande Valley Athletics

2021-24 (Plano East High School): As a senior, recorded 73 tackles, including 3.0 for a loss, 10 pancake blocks, four interceptions, including one pick 6, and two forced fumbles for head coach Tony Benedetto … Three-year varsity starter and captain, finishing with 184 tackles, including 9.0 for a loss, 31 pancake blocks, six interceptions, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and two touchdowns … Four-time Academic All-District honoree, including Academic All-State honors as a senior … Named Team MVP as a senior, Defensive MVP as a junior, Special Teams MVP as a sophomore, and hardest worker as a freshman.
 
Personal: Son of Terri and Jason … Has two brothers, Aaron and Achim, and two sisters, Alexandria, Alicia, and Aniyah … Cousin, Brennan Ridley, played football at Hampton and Bowling Green … Chose UTRGV because he appreciates the community and wants to seize the opportunity to be a part of something new that will grow into something great … Planning to major in business analytics with the goal of becoming a lawyer … Hobbies include playing the piano, playing with his dog, working out, and listening to music … Has never lost a game of checkers … Community service includes working with the Miracle Buddy Football League, volunteering at the town festival, and visiting local elementary schools.