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2023: Had 12 tackles and two tackles for a loss in his first season in a Miner uniform...one of the stops for a loss was a quarterback sack...had six solo tackles during the season.

Prior to Missouri S&T: Played previously at Campbell University, where he saw playing time in each of the last two seasons...was in on 10 tackles during the 2022 season that included three solo tackles...also was in on one tackle behind the line of scrimmage...played in one game during the 2021 campaign.

High School: Was a four-time all-conference performer, twice as a first team selection at Seminole High School...earned second team all-conference honors in the other two seasons…selected to Central Florida's Super 60…named as his team most valuable player on defense following his junior season...was a three-time academic first team performer and earned Seminole's highest GPA twice...four-year starter at the varsity level who had 12 sacks and a fumble recovery as a senior…collected 14 sacks with two fumble recoveries in 2019 and had 10 sacks in 2018…also recorded five sacks and a fumble recovery in 2017…helped lead his team to three district championships (2017, 2019 and 2020) and back-to-back regional championships as a junior and senior following undefeated regular seasons…was part of a team that also went 9-1 in his freshman year and 8-2 as a sophomore…member of his school's branch of the National Honor Society member.

Personal: Attended Seminole High School, where he was coached by Eric Lodge...son of Tony and Vaunda Lyles...father played basketball at the University of South Florida...majoring in psychology at Missouri S&T.