Earned over 10 letters during his prep career in football, wrestling, and track & field. 

All-Conference Northwestern 4A Football (1980, 1981) 

All-Conference Northwestern 4A Wrestling (1982) -All-Conference Northwestern 4A Track and Field (1982) 

Continued his football career at Appalachian State University for head coaches Mack Brown and Sparky Woods. 

• 4-year letter letter winner at Appalachian State University (1982-1985)

• Team Captain (1985) 

Played professionally for the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad and overseas in England.