Despite season-ending injury, finished as BYU's fourth-leading tackler on the season and tied for the lead in interceptions with 57 stops (33 solo), two tackles-for-loss, a sack, quarterback hurry, forced fumble, pass breakup and three interceptions with 67 return yards including two for touchdowns
Two 13-tackle games (vs. Baylor, vs. Notre Dame)
Currently BYU's career-active leader in interceptions
Started six games in 2021, registering at least three tackles in each. Finished the season as the Cougars' second-leading tackler with 68 (37 solo, 4.5 for loss), a sack and an interception
In 2020, named Second Team All-Independent. Tallied 44 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 QB hurries, one interception, one pass breakup and one blocked kick
In 2019, played in all 13 games, including starts against Boise State and Utah State. Recorded 48 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one interception. Three-time player of the week (Special Teams – USC, Liberty, defense – Washington)
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Personal
Parents are Jason and Jennifer
Wife's name is Jessica, married July 2023
Major: Geography
Missionary Service: served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in London, England
Loves to golf
Cousins are big Oklahoma fans
Before BYU:
Standard-Examiner All-Area Football Team's Most Valuable Player
Standard-Examiner First Team
All-USA Utah Football First Team on defense in 2015
Deseret News Class 4A All-State Football Team
2015 All-Tribune team
Helped his team reach the quarterfinals of the 4A state playoffs
Named to the High Honor Roll four times
BYU Highlights
2023
Tied with AJ Vongphachanh as BYU's active career leader in tackles (257), good for 27th nationally
Joins Jakob Robinson as BYU's active career leader in interceptions (seven)
Recorded career-high 16 tackles in BYU's 35-27 win over Cincinnati
Recorded seventh-career interception in BYU's 38-31 win at Arkansas; now tied for third-most interceptions in BYU history by non-defensive backs. (Others include: Jeff Lyman, Fred Warner, Kyle Van Noy, Carroll Johnson & Larry Miller)
Phil Steele Preseason All-Big 12 Fourth Team
Enters the season having played in 48-career games and recorded 219 career-tackles (124 solo) for the Cougars (2018-22)
2022
Played in seven games, starting six
Despite season-ending injury, finished as BYU's fourth-leading tackler on the season and tied for the lead in interceptions with 57 stops (33 solo), two tackles-for-loss, a sack, quarterback hurry, forced fumble, pass breakup and three interceptions with 67 return yards including two for touchdowns
Two 13-tackle games (vs. Baylor, vs. Notre Dame)
Currently BYU's career-active leader in interceptions
2021
Started six games, registering at least three tackles in each. Finished the season as the Cougars' second-leading tackler with 68 (37 solo, 4.5 for loss), a sack and an interception
2020
Named Second Team All-Independent. Tallied 44 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 QB hurries, one interception, one pass breakup and one blocked kick
2019
Played in all 13 games, including starts against Boise State and Utah State. Recorded 48 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one interception. Three-time player of the week (Special Teams – USC, Liberty, defense – Washington)
Personal
Parents are Jason and Jennifer
Wife's name is Jessica, married July 2023
Major: Global Studies
Missionary Service: served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in London, England
Loves to golf
Cousins are big Oklahoma fans
Before BYU:
Standard-Examiner All-Area Football Team's Most Valuable Player
Standard-Examiner First Team
All-USA Utah Football First Team on defense in 2015
Deseret News Class 4A All-State Football Team
2015 All-Tribune team
Helped his team reach the quarterfinals of the 4A state playoffs
Named to the High Honor Roll four times
BYU Highlights
2022
Played in seven games, starting six
Despite season-ending injury, finished as BYU's fourth-leading tackler on the season and tied for the lead in interceptions with 57 stops (33 solo), two tackles-for-loss, a sack, quarterback hurry, forced fumble, pass breakup and three interceptions with 67 return yards including two for touchdowns
Two 13-tackle games (vs. Baylor, vs. Notre Dame)
Currently BYU's career-active leader in interceptions
Started six games in 2021, registering at least three tackles in each. Finished the season as the Cougars' second-leading tackler with 68 (37 solo, 4.5 for loss), a sack and an interception
In 2020, named Second Team All-Independent. Tallied 44 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 QB hurries, one interception, one pass breakup and one blocked kick
In 2019, played in all 13 games, including starts against Boise State and Utah State. Recorded 48 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one interception. Three-time player of the week (Special Teams – USC, Liberty, defense – Washington)
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Personal
Major: Geography
Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in London, England
Parents are Jason and Jennifer
Before BYU:
Standard-Examiner All-Area Football Team's Most Valuable Player
Standard-Examiner First Team
All-USA Utah Football First Team on defense in 2015
Deseret News Class 4A All-State Football Team
2015 All-Tribune team
Helped his team reach the quarterfinals of the 4A state playoffs
Named to the High Honor Roll four times
BYU Highlights
2022
Played in seven games, starting six
Despite season-ending injury, finished as BYU's fourth-leading tackler on the season and tied for the lead in interceptions with 57 stops (33 solo), two tackles-for-loss, a sack, quarterback hurry, forced fumble, pass breakup and three interceptions with 67 return yards including two for touchdowns
Two 13-tackle games (vs. Baylor, vs. Notre Dame)
Currently BYU's career-active leader in interceptions
Started six games in 2021, registering at least three tackles in each. Finished the season as the Cougars' second-leading tackler with 68 (37 solo, 4.5 for loss), a sack and an interception
In 2020, named Second Team All-Independent. Tallied 44 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 QB hurries, one interception, one pass breakup and one blocked kick
In 2019, played in all 13 games, including starts against Boise State and Utah State. Recorded 48 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one interception. Three-time player of the week (Special Teams – USC, Liberty, defense – Washington)
See "Year" tab for further information
Personal
Major: Geography
Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in London, England
Parents are Jason and Jennifer
Before BYU:
Standard-Examiner All-Area Football Team's Most Valuable Player
Standard-Examiner First Team
All-USA Utah Football First Team on defense in 2015
Deseret News Class 4A All-State Football Team
2015 All-Tribune team
Helped his team reach the quarterfinals of the 4A state playoffs
Named to the High Honor Roll four times
BYU Highlights
2022
Played in seven games, starting six
Despite season-ending injury, finished as BYU's fourth-leading tackler on the season and tied for the lead in interceptions with 57 stops (33 solo), two tackles-for-loss, a sack, quarterback hurry, forced fumble, pass breakup and three interceptions with 67 return yards including two for touchdowns
Two 13-tackle games (vs. Baylor, vs. Notre Dame)
Currently BYU's career-active leader in interceptions
Started six games in 2021, registering at least three tackles in each. Finished the season as the Cougars' second-leading tackler with 68 (37 solo, 4.5 for loss), a sack and an interception
In 2020, named Second Team All-Independent. Tallied 44 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 QB hurries, one interception, one pass breakup and one blocked kick
In 2019, played in all 13 games, including starts against Boise State and Utah State. Recorded 48 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one interception. Three-time player of the week (Special Teams – USC, Liberty, defense – Washington)
See "Year" tab for further information
Personal
Major: Geography
Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in London, England
Parents are Jason and Jennifer
Before BYU:
Standard-Examiner All-Area Football Team's Most Valuable Player
Standard-Examiner First Team
All-USA Utah Football First Team on defense in 2015
Deseret News Class 4A All-State Football Team
2015 All-Tribune team
Helped his team reach the quarterfinals of the 4A state playoffs
Named to the High Honor Roll four times
BYU Highlights
2022
Played in seven games, starting six
Despite season-ending injury, finished as BYU's fourth-leading tackler on the season and tied for the lead in interceptions with 57 stops (33 solo), two tackles-for-loss, a sack, quarterback hurry, forced fumble, pass breakup and three interceptions with 67 return yards including two for touchdowns
Two 13-tackle games (vs. Baylor, vs. Notre Dame)
Currently BYU's career-active leader in interceptions
Started six games in 2021, registering at least three tackles in each. Finished the season as the Cougars' second-leading tackler with 68 (37 solo, 4.5 for loss), a sack and an interception
In 2020, named Second Team All-Independent. Tallied 44 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 QB hurries, one interception, one pass breakup and one blocked kick
In 2019, played in all 13 games, including starts against Boise State and Utah State. Recorded 48 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one interception. Three-time player of the week (Special Teams – USC, Liberty, defense – Washington)
See "Year" tab for further information
Personal
Major: Geography
Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in London, England
Parents are Jason and Jennifer
Before BYU:
Standard-Examiner All-Area Football Team's Most Valuable Player
Standard-Examiner First Team
All-USA Utah Football First Team on defense in 2015
Deseret News Class 4A All-State Football Team
2015 All-Tribune team
Helped his team reach the quarterfinals of the 4A state playoffs
Named to the High Honor Roll four times
BYU Highlights
2022
Played in seven games, starting six
Despite season-ending injury, finished as BYU's fourth-leading tackler on the season and tied for the lead in interceptions with 57 stops (33 solo), two tackles-for-loss, a sack, quarterback hurry, forced fumble, pass breakup and three interceptions with 67 return yards including two for touchdowns
Two 13-tackle games (vs. Baylor, vs. Notre Dame)
Currently BYU's career-active leader in interceptions
Started six games in 2021, registering at least three tackles in each. Finished the season as the Cougars' second-leading tackler with 68 (37 solo, 4.5 for loss), a sack and an interception
In 2020, named Second Team All-Independent. Tallied 44 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 QB hurries, one interception, one pass breakup and one blocked kick
In 2019, played in all 13 games, including starts against Boise State and Utah State. Recorded 48 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and one interception. Three-time player of the week (Special Teams – USC, Liberty, defense – Washington)
See "Year" tab for further information
Personal
Major: Geography
Missionary Service: Served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in London, England
Parents are Jason and Jennifer
Before BYU:
Standard-Examiner All-Area Football Team's Most Valuable Player
Standard-Examiner First Team
All-USA Utah Football First Team on defense in 2015
Deseret News Class 4A All-State Football Team
2015 All-Tribune team
Helped his team reach the quarterfinals of the 4A state playoffs