HS: Graduated from East Valley HS in 2007. Earned first team 3A All-State honors as a linebacker from WashingtonPreps.com. Selected to play in the 4A/3A East-West All-Star football game. He was also named by the Seattle Times as a "White Chip" selection as one of the top 100 prospects in the state of Washington. He was a first team All-Greater Spokane League linebacker. He had two interceptions his senior season. As a junior he earned honorable mention 3A All-State honors as a defensive back from WashingtonPreps.com and was a first team All-GSL at linebacker. Also played soccer in high school. His Eagle teammate Tyler Jolley also attended East Valley. Personal: Born 10/25/88 in Wenatchee, Wash. Will turn 19 two days before Eastern plays Sacramento State. Intends on majoring in secondary education.