What Scouts Say: "His main strength is how good he is in the air: He jumps early, times well, and gets good power -- he rarely loses a header … I like his size and presence … He has good, fast feet: He can handle quick forwards despite his size and strength … He has a lot of good intangibles, but he needs to keep improving on his ability to build out of the back and work on his range of passing … He looked well-coached, and he had a bit of chippiness about him … He would be a better fit for a team that doesn't ask its center backs to become playmakers … His mental attitude and toughness will serve him well."
College (Charlotte 2010-13): Second team all-Conference USA and second team all-South region as a senior in 2013 while leading Charlotte to the Conference USA championship and an NCAA tournament berth … Named Defensive MVP of Conference USA Tournament … Started 20 of 21 games and led a defense that posted 11 shutouts … First team all-Atlantic 10 selection and second team all-Mid-Atlantic region selection as a junior in 2012 while starting every game … Had one goal and one assist while anchoring defense that posted nine shutouts … Became regular starter on Charlotte back line as a sophomore in 2011, helping the 49ers to nine shutouts and an appearance in the NCAA championship game … Had two goals and three assists, including an assist in NCAA Tournament play … Played in eight games as a freshman in 2010, including four starts, and notched an assist.
Prep: An all-state selection as a senior at Providence Senior High School in Charlotte, N.C. … Three-year starter and all-region selection as a junior and senior … Led team in scoring as a junior and finished second as a senior while on defense.
Club: Played for Charlotte Soccer Academy.
Personal: Academic all-district selection … Enjoys golfing.
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