Personal
Born in Salt Lake City...parents are Norm and Sue...Eagle Scout...served an LDS mission to Tampa, Fla. (1997-98)...recruited by Arizona State, Colorado, Stanford, UCLA, Washington and Nebraska.
Before BYU
Played fullback and offensive line at Highland High...a three-year letterman in football...USA Today Honorable Mention in 1995...named all-region and All-East Valley...selected as the Defensive Player of the Year by the Tribune News...recipient of the Brian Murray Award for the best prep lineman in the state of Arizona...earned the Roger Konberg Award for the best lineman in Maricopa County...selected as the Curley Culp Award winner as the best lineman in the state of Arizona by the National College Football Hall of Fame...registered 85 unassisted tackles and seven sacks during his senior year...coached by former Cougar Mike Epperson.