Somebody recently told me that I could be the first one-and-done player in program history. Wow. What a blessing. It just shows all the hard work I have put in day in and day out from a very young age. I thank God for all the blessings he has given me.
Looking back, this didn’t happen overnight. I had a lot of people in my corner who helped me get here, beginning with my parents. Every day I wake up and I think about helping my family and helping them live a better life. It’s what drives me to push past the 6 a.m. workout or push past the extra rep or extra set.
I also would not be in this position without BP, Coach Bowman and the staff. They were with me 24/7 this past year. Anytime I needed help – whether it was breaking down film, learning something about a specific play, being in the gym late nights or early mornings – they were there.
My teammates - my brothers - they played a big part, too. They pushed me to be better every day. I believe this team had a chance to do something special in March.