Was rated as Ohio's top overall prospect as a high school senior... 2012 U.S. Army All-America Bowl selection... Was co-defensive player of the year in Division III as a senior after he racked up 23.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and 90 tackles... Earned first-team all-state honors as as junior... Also helped Taft to a state championship in basketball averaging 19 points and 14 rebounds a game... Was Division III co-player of the year in basketball as a junior, and also as a senior as he averaged 23.1 points and 14.3 rebounds a game.