I am considered an undersized WR in my CO2031. Many people automatically count me out, but being able to have conversations with my big cousin, and knowing his story of him being a walk on that they initially wrote off give me the confidence to block out the noise. My belief in God, belief in myself, work ethic and confidence have to be bigger than any obstacle. It would be easy to get in my own head, but having a mentor like Zeek makes me keep going.

I played ball at Wake with Zeek for two years before being medically retired for personal reasons. There was a period in time where I felt lost and couldn't find the peace that football once gave me, but I learned to find my peace in God. Finding Him led me to running track at Clemson and accomplishing things I never imagined possible. Zeek has always carried that same mindset, which is why both he and his brand will go great measures. The message he's spreading is even more powerful than words can describe.

Transferring schools taught me that protecting your peace means trusting God's plan even when everything feels uncertain. Leaving what was familiar, starting over, and having to prove myself again wasn't easy, but it helped me realize my confidence can't come from other people's opinions — it has to come from my faith, my work ethic, and believing in myself. I've learned that every setback is preparing me for something greater, and as long as I stay focused on my purpose and keep God first, I know I'll end up exactly where I'm meant to be. PYP is a reminder to choose peace over pressure every day.

Being the first athlete in my family to go to college and play football at the same time at the D1 level. Expectations were never clear for me. The path wasn't paved. But through a genuine love for people, Football and the pursuit to experience life through my eyes first, I have made the best decisions in my life. Mistakes DON'T break you — they make you, mold you into the person you want to become.

Living with Bipolar I throughout high school was one of the biggest challenges I've ever faced. While it still affects me every day, I've learned how to manage it instead of letting it define me. Transitioning to playing college athletics was one of the hardest adjustments I've made, pushing me mentally and physically in ways I never expected. Through that experience, I proved to myself that I can do hard things. Bipolar is part of my story, but it doesn't run my life — I do.

Coming into 8th grade my parents finally allowed me to play football, but it was short lived because I ended up hurting my knee and ending my season. I was upset, down on myself — especially because I put a lot of pressure on myself to be the best player I could be, and I had never been hurt before. During rehab I leaned on God and prayed for Him to guide me through this journey. Once I got out of rehab and was back 100%, I ended up transferring schools and it was the biggest blessing I could have received. I finished high school having over 30 Division 1 offers, All-American honors, and being one of the top linebackers in my class. Now I'm going into my freshman year at the University of Georgia. So trust the path God has created for you — He will never leave you astray.

My journey from Monmouth to UCF taught me that adversity doesn't define you — but your response to it does. There were moments when things didn't go the way I envisioned, but I refused to let setbacks shake my confidence. I stayed committed to my work, trusted God's timing, and believed that if I kept improving, the right opportunity would come. Transferring to UCF wasn't just a change of schools, it was proof that staying true to yourself pays off. I never let outside opinions determine my worth. I kept betting on myself, stayed consistent, and turned uncertainty into motivation. Looking back, every obstacle became part of the path that prepared me for where I am today.