Enters second season with the Tigers in 2024 … Joined the program as a walk-on linebacker in 2023 … Appeared in 1 game as a true freshman … Mom (the former Julie Stempel) is a former LSU volleyball standout, winning 3 SEC titles and reaching the Final Four twice during her career … Dad (Juan) pitched at Tulane from 1990-93 … Older brother (Justin) is a quarterback at Tulane and sister (Jenna) played volleyball at Tulane … Majoring in mechanical engineering.
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2023)
Appeared in 1 game, seeing action in win over Grambling … Parents were in stands for his first LSU debut after watching his older brother see brief action for Tulane against Ole Miss in New Orleans earlier that day … Had 1 tackle in his only action.
HIGH SCHOOL
Two-way starter for Country Day High School, starting on the offensive and defensive lines … First-Team Class 2A All-State defensive lineman as a senior in 2022 … All-District as a utility player in baseball in 2023 … Also a starter on the basketball team.