Prior to Utah: Three-star offensive lineman out of Cleveland HS was rated by 247Sports as the top prospect in New Mexico.
- 2025 Preseason New Mexico All-State
- 2024 Albuquerque Journal All-Metro Team
- Part of a 12-1 Storm squad that won the 2025 New Mexico state title.
- Led his team as a senior with 24 pancake blocks.
- Blocked for a QB that passed for over 2,800 yards and a run game that averaged 165.4 yards per game his senior season.
- Also competed in track and field, winning a state shot put title as a junior.