Played at Evans (Ga.) High under Coach Marty Jackson ... An All-Area selection in 2007 by the Augusta Chronicle at center ... First-team All-County in 2007 ... Two-time All-Region selection at center ... Two-time All-County choice ... An accomplished long snapper ... Graded out at 87 percent as a senior ... Excellent student who is a member of the National Honor Society ... Also a standout prep wrestler ... Chose Gardner-Webb over Davidson and Valdosta State.