Texas Rio Grande Valley Athletics

2021-24 (Prestonwood Christian Academy): Two-time First Team All-State, First Team All-District, and Private School Defensive Lineman of the Year in Texas for head coach Donnie Yantis … No. 2 ranked defensive lineman at Texas private schools … As a senior, recorded 83 tackles, including 18.0 for a loss, 8.5 sacks, 25 quarterback pressures, and two fumble recoveries while serving as team captain … Finished career with 187 tackles, including 30.0 for a loss, 14.5 sacks, 48 quarterback pressures, one pick 6, and three touchdowns.
 
Personal: Son of Beth Harwell … Has three sisters, Audrey, Hannah, and Meredith … Meredith rowed at Oklahoma … Brother-in-law, Christian Vendal, was a defensive lineman at TCU … Chose UTRGV because of the high-level vision of the institution and the program, including UTRGV being the No. 1 school in Texas and the football team training with the goal of being No. 1 in Texas … Planning to major in business … Hobbies include going out with friends, playing video games, fishing, and working out … Community service includes helping the homeless with food and building houses as part of the Young Men’s Service League.