2024: Offensive guard who worked his way into a starting role … SEC all-freshman team ... saw first college action against Alabama A&M … made first start at left guard at Kentucky and started the remainder of the season

2023: Did not see game action

High School: Athletic big man who led the Auburn High Tigers to a 12-2 record and 7A state championship game appearance in 2022 … 2022 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game … No. 15 on AL.com A-List playing for Coach Keith Etheredge … 2020 ASWA Class 6A first team all-state (OL) and 2021-22 ASWA Class 7A first team all-state (DL) … rated No. 1 center in the country and No. 156 overall  as a four-star player by Rivals … top 25 player in Alabama by Rivals and ESPN …  previously played at Oxford (Ala.) High

Personal: Birthday is November 23 ... son of Haley Joiner and Rashard Welch ... has five siblings: Londyn, Kendale, Rashard, Quin and Robert ... extended family includes former Auburn standout Dee Ford and New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander ... studying in the College of Liberal Arts