He recorded 50 tackles and 10 sacks as a junior, and played in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was ranked the 3rd best weakside defensive end in the nation.

[2] He accepted a scholarship to Auburn over offers from LSU, Florida State, and Tennessee.

He decided to forgo his senior season at Auburn and entered the 2013 NFL draft.

[4] In his rookie season, he recorded his first sack and safety against the Arizona Cardinals on quarterback Carson Palmer.