Before BYU
- Three star prospect by Scout.com, Rivals.com 247Sports.com and ESPN.com
- No. 5 overall recruit from Utah and No. 52 rated defensive tackle prospect in the nation by ESPN.com
- No. 10 overall prospect from Utah by Rivals.com
- Deseret News, Salt Lake Tribune and USA Today 5A All-State First Team as a senior in 2013
- Two-time All-American heavyweight wrestler was a strong force as a two-way player on Pleasant Grove High School’s offensive and defensive lines
- Earned all-state honors as a senior at both left tackle on offense and nose guard on defense
- Named Wendy’s Heisman Award for state of Utah, selected for excellence in athletics, academics and community service
- Deseret News 5A All-State honorable mention as a junior in 2012
- Recorded 104 total tackles, including 81 solo take downs during his career at Pleasant Grove High School
- Added 9 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and scored a touchdown for the Vikings
- Recorded 7 sacks, 41 tackles and 32 solo tackles as a senior despite playing more snaps on offense in 2013
- Helped the Vikings to 9-3 record and No. 8 ranking to advance to state quarterfinals in 5A
- Runs 4.85 40-yard dash
- Coached by Les Hamilton
- Recruited by Utah and Utah State