2022: Top-ranked junior college defensive lineman … came to the U.S. from France; originally from Gabon … played in 9 games ... 2 tackles vs. Mercer … 11-yard sack and a forced fumble at Mississippi State ... SEC first-year academic honor roll

Before Auburn: The No. 1-ranked junior college player in the country … long, athletic, tough, relentless and physical defensive lineman who can play every position on the defensive front … has the tools to become one of the best defensive linemen in the country … he recorded 50 tackles, 15 TFL in two seasons at Independence Community College … played for the Indy Pirates under Coach Jason Martin, advancing to the KJCCC semifinals … began playing football three years ago in France for the Pionniers de Touraine

Personal: Birthday is September 14 … son of Tony Belaud and Pamela Belaud … has four siblings: Noah, Nolan, Trey and Corey … studying in the College of Liberal Arts … originally from Libreville, Gabon