Before Auburn: Linebacker transfer from Maryland, where he played the last three seasons …. Started in all 11 games played as a junior in 2024 … Totaled 42 tackles, seven tackles for loss, four sacks, two passes defended and one fumble recovery … Had a career-high seven tackles vs. USC (10/19) … Played in all 13 games as a sophomore in 2023 … Finished second on the team in both sacks (3.5) and tackles for loss (5.5) … Finished with 41 tackles in his second season … Appeared in 11 games with one start as a freshman in 2022 … Had 17 tackles and two tackles for loss. 

Personal: Birthday is July 25 … Son of Dawn Wheatland … Earned his degree in criminal justice from the University of Maryland and currently pursuing a degree in sociology.