Prior to Auburn: Powerful blocker up front under coach Vance Smith at Pace High School … led team to 10-2 record as a senior … recorded 68 pancakes blocks this fall for a Pace offensive line that helped the Patriots run for 296.4 yards per game … all-district honoree … rated three stars by Rivals … No. 179 in Florida … No. 115 offensive tackle in nation … ESPN rates three stars … No. 171 in Florida …  three sport athlete … placed sixth in state powerlifting competition as a junior … helped team to 10-2 record in 2024

Personal: Son of Matthew and Misty Mathis … birthday is March 7