Granted an additional year of eligibility by the NCAA as a junior college transfer athlete... will bring two seasons of experience to the defense... an important cog on the defensive line as a run stopper... big and strong... has worked hard to maintain conditioning and will need to continue to do so.

SENIOR SEASON • 2024

Played in 10 games as a backup defense end... made one start against UC Davis... had eight tackles, one tackle for loss, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup during the season... made two tackles with a fumble recovery at Boise State (9/21).

JUNIOR SEASON • 2023

Contributed a lot of downs at defensive tackle... played in 11 games, starting one... had 13 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss on the season.

BEFORE PORTLAND STATE

Attended College of the Canyons, playing for two seasons... in 16 career games had 16 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss.

Competed in football at Canoga Park High School where his team won a city championship... earned first team All-City as an offensive and defensive lineman... also first team All-League... All-Area and All-State honorable mention.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Son of Samantha Ladson... has one brother, Octavius... Communications Studies major... hobby is basketball and is interested in FBI work.