- Played both offensive and defensive lines at Herriman High School
- Posted 60 tackles, five tackles for loss and four sacks in 2014
- 2014 Deseret News All-State honorable mention
- Also played basketball and rugby in high school
- Attended the All-Poly Camp
- Served LDS mission to Nashville, Tennessee
- Coached by Dustin Pearce
- Also recruited by TCU, Wisconsin, Utah, Utah State and Washington