Personal
Born in Escondido, Calif. ... parents are Steve and Margaret Reden ... one of nine children ... an Eagle Scout ... served a Church mission in New York City ... recruited by UNLV, Oregon State and Utah.
Before BYU
A three-year letterwinner at Valley Center High School ... team captain as a senior ... earned team's most valuable lineman award in 2002 ... earned All-CIF and All-Valley honors as an offensive lineman ... also lettered in track and basketball.