Macalester College Athletics

As a Scot
Participates in Army ROTC Program through the University of Minnesota… Sings in the ChroMACtics acapella group… Named defensive captain for 2016.

2015
Ranked fifth on the team with 49 total tackles in nine games… Tied for the team lead with 3.0 sacks… Also had three pass breakups and a quarterback hurry… Recorded a season-high 12 tackles, including nine solo, at Carroll Oct. 31… Had sacks against Grinnell Sept. 26, St. Norbert Nov. 7 and Cornell Nov. 14… Earned a spot on the Midwest Conference Academic All-Conference team.

2014
Totaled 52 tackles while starting all 11 games at linebacker… Registered 6.5 tackles for loss, four pass breakups and three hurries… Had a season-high seven tackles in three games, including the Scots’ victory over Illinois College in the MWC Championship game Nov. 15.

2013
Started all but one game at outside linebacker for the Scots in his freshman campaign... Finished fourth on the team with 48 total tackles (22 solo, 26 unassisted)... Registered 11 tackles (six solo, five assist) and a pass broken up at Augsburg... Recorded a strip-sack versus Carleton, which accounted for his first career sack and forced fumble...  Tallied his first career fumble recovery at Maranatha Baptist... Was a key contributor as a member of the kickoff return squad.

What has your experience at Macalester meant to you so far?
The relationships I have built in the classroom and on the field at Macalester have helped me continue to grow as a young adult. The ability to commit myself to challenging academics, a collegiate football program, and Army ROTC would not be possible without the support of my friends and family. I look forward to the numerous opportunities Macalester has to offer.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester helped shape you as an individual?
Being a student-athlete at Macalester and participating in ROTC at the University of Minnesota has challenged my ability to continuously strive for greatness in all three aspects of my life. I have been able to push myself to new extremes I never thought I could reach. I can achieve anything I want if I work hard enough and push myself to my full potential.

How has your experience as a student-athlete at Macalester prepared you for life after graduation?
The ability to challenge myself in the classroom and on the field at Macalester has helped develop me into a young, intellectual adult. Participating in Army ROTC has improved my leadership and overall professionalism, which will benefit my military and civilian careers. The combination of the two will provide me the opportunity to achieve my lifelong goals after graduation.