Standout athlete … Played both wide receiver and defensive end for Battle Creek Lakeview … Also competed in basketball along with track and field on the prep level … Multi-year letterwinner and starter as a prepster … Was a regional qualifier in track and field … Dominant player on the defensive line … Led team in tackles for loss … Regarded as one of Battle Creek area's top collegiate prospects … Led team to an unbeaten regular-season this past fall … Coached by Jerry Diorio … Helped team to a district championship appearance as a senior … Claimed Associated Press Michigan Division 1-2 All-State honors in his final season … Also recognized by the Detroit News as an all-state pick.