Full qualifier out of high school. ...Signed with Air Force, but did not make it in and headed to Blinn. ...Coached by Steve Van Meter at Friendswood High School ... Was a four-year letterman in high school ... Was named district newcomer of the year, all-district and all-region as a sophomore ... Was named all-region and all-district as a junior and senior ... Played in 51 varsity football games ... Reached state semifinals as a freshman, quarterfinals as a sophomore, semifinals as a junior and first round as a senior ... Also participated in baseball and track in high school.