Signed by Tampa Bay as a college free agent on May 16, 2022 following his participation in Rookie Minicamp as a tryout player.
Appeared in a reserve capacity on defense and special teams in the week 1 victory at Minnesota, logging 30 defensive snaps and three special teams snapped. Finished with one tackle.
Earned his first career start in the Week 2 victory over Chicago, logging 25 defensive snaps and finishing with one tackle.
Started at defensive end in Week 3 vs. Philadelphia, playing 32-of-78 defensive snaps.
In the Week 4 victory at New Orleans, played 24-of-65 defensive snaps and finished with one tackle.
Appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on defense in Week 6 vs. Detroit, playing 16-of-70 defensive snaps.
Appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on defense in Week 7 vs. Atlanta, playing six defensive snaps.
In Week 8 at Buffalo, appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on defense.
Appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on defense in Week 9 at Houston, playing nine defensive snaps and finishing with one tackle.
Appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on defense in the Week 10 victory over Tennessee, playing six defensive snaps and finishing with one tackle.
In Week 11 at San Francisco, played nine defensive snaps and finished with one tackle.
Was inactive for Week 12 at Indianapolis.
Was placed on Injured Reserve prior to the Week 13 game vs. Carolina, and missed the rest of the season.
Appeared in 57 career games over five seasons at James Madison (2017-21), amassing 177 tackles (39 for loss),
18.0 sacks, four passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
Finished his collegiate career starting all 12 games in 2021 and receiving second-team All-CAA recognition after recording 56 tackles (12 for loss), 5.0 sacks and two passes defensed.
Earned first-team All-America honors in his true senior season (2020-21), leading the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) in tackles for loss (10.5) on his way to CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Year honors. He was also named first- team All-CAA after posting 25 tackles 3.0 sacks and two passes defensed in addition to his 10.5 tackles for loss.
Secured the first all-conference selection of his career in his junior season in 2019, earning third-team All-CAA after totaling 53 tackles (11 for loss), 7.5 sacks and one forced fumble, while starting all 16 games.
Started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2018, notching 41 tackles (5.5 for loss), 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Played in nine games as a true freshman in 2017, making his collegiate debut vs. Norfolk State (9/16/17).
Graduated with a bachelor's degree in health services administration.
Attended Highland Springs High School (Richmond, Virginia), where he helped lead his team to consecutive Virginia High School League (VHSL) 5A state championships in his junior and senior seasons.
