Mid three-star interior OL who earned real early playing time — as a true freshman in 2025 he appeared in 8 games with 5 starts at both guard spots on a Power-4 (ACC) line, and enters 2026 as a projected returning starter ("an impact guy" for the room). Tempered for youth, a G5-caliber recruiting pedigree, and a 2-10 team with freshman growing pains; no NFL draft buzz yet, so he profiles as an ascending developmental P4 starter, not a current pro prospect.

No draft projection at this stage — a redshirt-eligible sophomore guard with one season of P4 reps and no mock-draft presence. Future stock hinges on holding a full-time starting job in 2026-27 and developing in pass protection (his self-identified focus). Realistic outcome is a multi-year ACC starter; an NFL look would require a notable rise as an upperclassman.

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