- A three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN
- Rated No. 39 recruit in the state of Michigan by 247Sports
- Blocked for a fullback as a junior who rushed for 1,000 yards
- Played both ways in high school, playing guard and tackle on the offensive line and also playing on the defensive line
- Athlete who also plays varsity basketball
- Also recruited by Air Force, Army, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Indiana, Iowa State, Miami (OH), Northwood, Toledo, Tulane, Virginia, Michigan State