He was born on September 25, 1985 in Lemoore. He stands six feet five and weighs 215 pounds. He attended highschool at Lemoore High.

During his sophomore year, he received All-League notice in 2003 when he had 800 receiving yards and 10 TDs. He was also on Lemoore's track team, with a best of 22-10 in the long jump.

In the 2004 season, he was named an All-League selection while catching 56 passes for 850 yards with 7 scores and adding 350 rushing yards with 6 Touch Downs.

While in the 2005 season, He was named Parade All-American, USA Today All-USA first team, Super Prep Elite 50, Prep Star Dream Team, ESPN 150, Super Prep All-American, Prep Star All-American, EA Sports All-American second team, U.S. Army All-American Game participant, Super Prep All-Farwest, Prep Star All-Western, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West first team, Orange County Register Fab 15 first team, Tacoma News-Tribune Western 100, Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team, Cal-Hi Sports All-State Medium Schools MVP, Fresno Bee All-Area first team and All-West Yosemite League Offensive MVP as a senior wide receiver, defensive back and punter at Lemoore High.