Before BYU
- Attended the National Underclassmen Combine in Boise and was named overall MVP and top defensive lineman
- A three-star recruit
- Rated No. 52 defensive tackle by Rivals.com
- Rated No. 4 prospect in state of Idaho by Scout.com
- Recorded 65 tackles, five sacks, forced three fumbles, batted down three passes and blocked one field goal
- Named first-team All-Area and All-Conference and second-team All-State
- Also recruited by Idaho, Oregon State, Utah and Utah State