2024 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN) Played on special teams during a loss at Missouri (Nov. 30) … Recorded an assisted tackle in a season-opening win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Aug. 29)
2023 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted during his first season, playing in the season-opening win over Western Carolina (Sept. 2).
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-star prospect according to Rivals … Rated the No. 21 outside linebacker in the country and the No. 65 player in Texas by Rivals … Played for head coach John Towels III at Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas … As a junior, racked up 68 total tackles with 15.0 tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks … Had 16 quarterback hurries on the season … Broke up four passes and recorded one interception … Responsible for two forced fumbles … Earned Texas 6-6A first-team all-district honors at outside linebacker … As a senior, recorded 85 total tackles, including 21.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack … Logged three quarterback hurries … Tallied four pass breakups and two interceptions … Forced one fumble and recovered two fumbles … Also blocked two kicks … Son of Tommy and DeAnn Dean … Has a sister, Anna Claire, and a brother, Connor … Birthdate: Jan. 28, 2005 … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Baylor, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, LSU, Missouri, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Purdue, TCU, Texas, Texas Tech, Washington and others.
