NHIAA Division III and Meet of Champions winner in his wrestling weight class; once spent two weeks in Ukraine on wrestling trip.
Going to Minot State University in North Dakota for wrestling; plans to make football team as walk-on kicker.
Born with three holes in his heart and had open-heart surgery as 1-year-old. Some of the medication he took affected his hearing, and he now uses a hearing aid.
Carries a 3.30 GPA.
Played multiple positions for Newport football program.