Also recruited by Air Force, Arizona, Arizona State, Army, California, Duke, Nevada, New Mexico State, Northern Arizona, Notre Dame, San Diego State and UNLV
Before BYU
Prepped at Notre Dame Prep
Ranked the No. 15 center in the country by Scout.com
Scout.com 4A-II first-team all-state
Named first-team all-region as a junior after helping Notre Dame to the 4A2 state title and a perfect 14-0 record
Won state championship in 2010
Suffered a torn ACL prior to his senior season
Coached by Scot Bemis
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
2011
Earned letterman honors as a freshman
Played in five games as the backup center, including games against Idaho State, Idaho, NMSU, Hawaii and Tulsa in the Armed Forces Bowl
Sophmore Year
2012
Earned letterman honors as a sophomore
Played in 10 games
Helped block for 153.2 rushing yards per game
Contributed on the line when BYU rushed for 540 yards against Hawai'i