Highly-touted tight end who began his career with the Michigan Wolverines in 2012, when he was named to the FWAA Freshman All-America Team. He previously attended Harrison High School, where he led the team to a Michigan Division II State Championship. In 2015, he was selected 41st overall in the NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. He was rated by ESPN as the third-best prospect in Michigan coming out of high school.