• A three-star recruit on 247Sports and ESPN
  • Second cousin of former BYU defensive lineman Kesni Tausinga
  • Named to Deseret News 6A All-State first team 
  • Rated the No. 5 linebacker in Utah by 247Sports 
  • Led East to state title game appearance as a senior  
  • Posted 150 total tackles, including 114 solo and eight sacks as a senior  
  • Had 81 tackles as a junior 
  • Helped East to 14-0 season state championship as a junior  
  • Coached by Brandon Matich 
  • Also recruited by Boise State, Fresno State, Hawaii, Utah State, San Diego State, Minnesota and Oregon State