A four-year starter at South Brunswick High School for Coach Gordon Walters, he recorded 90 tackles, including 20 for loss, and 10 sacks during his senior season … Scored three touchdowns on defense as a senior … Also played tight end, pulling down 10 receptions and four touchdowns in 2008 … Helped lead his team to the third round of the 2AA state playoffs … Named all-conference in 2008 and 2007 … Led South Brunswick in sacks for three seasons (2006-08) … Named to the All-Atlantic Region Class of 2009 by Prep Star … Also ran track in the 100 and 200-meter events.

 ”We are very proud to have A.J. represent N.C. State as a member of USA Football’s Junior National Team,” N.C. State head coach Tom O’Brien said. “I know that it will be a great experience for him both as a football player and as a proud American. 

“He is an extremely talented young player, and I’m happy that he will be able to showcase his abilities at the IFAF Junior World Championship before he begins his career with the Wolfpack.”