Lettered for head coach Monte Kohler ... Helped O’Dea High School to a 12-1 record his senior season. The Fighting Irish finished as the No. 2 team in the state of Washington. O’Dea finished as runner up for the state title at 3A ... Named the 3A Metro Mountain Division Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior. Selected to the Division’s First Team, while also being recognized for All-Area and All-State ... As a junior, helped O’Dea to a 13-1 record and No. 6 ranking in Washington. Named first-team all-league ... Has also lettered in track and field, in the shot put and the discus ... Intends to study mechanical engineering at Oregon State. Would like to become an engineer after his playing career ... Chose Oregon State “because I felt at home the minute I walked on campus and the coaching staff made me feel like family.”