He contributed to the offense ranking fourth in the Sun Belt Conference with an average of 198.7 rushing yards per game.
In 2019, he transferred to Virginia Tech to be closer to his mother, who was having health issues after going through surgery to remove a non-cancerous brain tumor two years before.
He was unable to participate in football after his appeal to the NCAA for immediate eligibility through the family hardship waiver was denied, even though his case became national news.
He moved to right tackle against West Virginia University when starter Silas Dzansi left the game with an injury.
On January 21, 2023, he was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad, for the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.
[16] He started at right guard in place of Zack Martin in the season finale against the Washington Commanders, with the NFC East division title on the line.