A visual timeline of milestones across athletics, military service, investment banking, and graduate education.
Four-year letterman, All-SEC recognition, and elected offensive team captain during senior season. Key contributor on the 2011 and 2012 squads that won the SEC East and competed in back-to-back SEC Championship Games. Accepted invitation to the Senior Bowl.
Competed at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, and the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Showcased athletic ability and football intelligence for NFL scouts, solidifying draft stock as a top tight end prospect.
Selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 5th round of the 2014 NFL Draft, becoming the 155th overall pick. Joined one of the most competitive rosters in the AFC East as a professional tight end.
Competed at the highest level of professional football across four NFL franchises. Career was cut short by multiple back injuries and surgeries, leading to retirement in 2017.
Overcame initial medical rejections — with advocacy from Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congressman Bill Keating — to gain admission to OCS. Completed one of the Army's most demanding commissioning programs and earned commission as an infantry officer.
Served as Executive Officer (XO), managing logistics and operations in high-pressure environments. Led soldiers with the same grit and discipline demonstrated on the gridiron. Developed expertise in organizational leadership, risk management, and team building.
Completed the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon running on behalf of Haymakers for Hope, raising funds for cancer research.
Pursuing an MBA at Cornell Johnson, specializing in investment banking. Elected by peers to lead IB recruiting for the Old Ezra Finance Club, mentoring 100+ first-year students preparing for Wall Street.
Investment banking summer associate at Jefferies in the TMT group, working across Private Capital Advisory and Leveraged Finance. Successfully completed the program and received a full-time return offer.
Johnson Graduate School of Management — MBA, Investment Banking
2024 – 2026 (Expected)Bachelor's Degree — Athens, Georgia
2009 – 2013Infantry Officer Commission
2019