“The reason why I jumped in the transfer portal is I felt like at this point in my college career I needed to play in a defensive scheme that will highlight all of my capabilities and what I can bring to the table to show all the attributes of what I bring. In the past few seasons I played nickel and corner, and that wasn’t always in my best interest, but I did it for the team. Playing several positions doesn’t always give you a chance to master a position.”
“[Freeman played] a very critical role. I got to know him, I feel like he’s going to put a lot of guys in position to play fast. I feel like as a safety we’re going to be really excited for what Coach Freeman is going to bring to the table.
“We would talk about the positions that he could see me playing, and everything he was saying I could see on tape.”
“Let’s be clear, competition has never been an issue for me. He told me that things aren’t going to be given, and I don’t want things to be given. That’s how I was brought up, it was always about competing. I look forward to competing with the guys in the room and just going out there and making plays and contributing to the defense.
“You can’t promise anybody a spot. For me, I just wanted to be able to show what I could bring to the table and the rest will take care of itself. I’m going to work hard every day and be a leader to help get this secondary and this defense ready to go on Saturdays.”
"Why would I walk away from the University of Notre Dame, one of the most respected universities in the world ... I'm so close, why not finish. I've invested so much, and I feel like I want to invest even more and we'll see what happens."
