Three star prospect by ESPN.com, Scout.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com … No. 24 inside linebacker in the nation and No. 49 overall prospect from California by ESPN.com … All-CIF Southern Section Central Division and Defensive Player of the Year … helped Heritage High School to a 13-1 record as a senior with 81 tackles, including 74 solo takedowns and 3.5 sacks … totaled 193 tackles over his three-year varsity career with 162 solo tackles, 21.5 sacks and 42.5 tackles for loss while also adding a blocked punt, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception … also played offense as a junior and senior, totaling 1,673 yards rushing and 25 touchdowns to average 7.12 yards per carry … long run as a junior was 53 yards and he broke off an 80-yard gallop as a senior … added nine receptions for 125 yards and one touchdown to average 13.9 yards per catch … coached by Kraig Broach … recruited by Arizona, Boise State, Nevada, San Diego State, San Jose State, Utah, Washington State, Wisconsin