Northwestern State University of Louisana

2022 Season: Started all 11 games in his first season at the Division I level ... made his NSU debut, starting at right tackle against No. 2 Montana on Sept. 3.

Prior to NSU: Played two seasons at Kilgore College … earned first-team all-conference honors as a sophomore and was part of the ESPN JUCO Top 50 … helped the Rangers average 542.9 yards per game (344.3 passing, 198.6 rushing) … teammate of Kennieth Lacy and Garrison Johnson, both of whom signed with Northwestern State in December.

High School: Four-year letterman for coaches Aric Sardinea and Joe Hicks' Rams … two-time, second-team all-district selection … named the No. 26 offensive tackle prospect in Texas … also lettered in basketball and track and field, throwing the discus.

Personal: Son of Latonya Smith and Rodney Chaney … married to Jaleah and has a child, Amir … has one brother, Ryan Porter, and one sister, Lakyria … majoring in early childhood education … wants to continue playing football at the professional level and coach after his playing career ends … life's ambition is to "die a wealthy man, be the best father I can be and give back to where I come from."