Will sit out the 2012 season due to NCAA regulations.

High School: A four year letterwinner on the offensive line posistion under coach Ron Crawford, helping his team to three district championship titles. Was given the 2011 Strength and Conditioning Award and was also once named the Kineseology Student of the Year. Also lettered four years in track and field, throwing the shot and disc.

Personal: Born on October 20, 1992 in Knoxville, Tenn. to David and Donna Cardwell.