Prior to SVSU/Personal: Was a varsity letter winner in both football and basketball at Southfield High School...named All-League OAA White Division, All-Area Eccentric, Dream Team Oakland County, All-North Team Detroit Free Press, All-State Division II Detroit News...was named the Oakland County Male Athlete of the Month for September 2008...had the Detroit Lions Game Breaking Play of the Month in September 2008 against Rochester Adams with an 85 yard touchdown...was a State Champs finalist for Mr. Football in 2008.