Started one game in 2025 at left guard when injuries decimated the offensive line but his remaining playing time was on kick protection units. Was inactive seven of the final nine games. Had played in all but one game of his rookie season but only on special teams protection units. Was the 220th overall selection of the 2024 draft. Played no less than parts of six seasons at UTEP because of Covid allowances and wound up playing 56 games for the Miners.