2016 Freshman

• Six games played with two starts on the offensive line
• Started at guard against Murray State and Nebraska
• First Illini true freshman to start on the offensive line in the season opener in at least 20 seasons

High School

• Three-star recruit by 247 Sports and ESPN
• Ranked among the top 55 offensive guards nationally by 247 Sports (No. 45) and ESPN.com (No. 52)
• Named first-team all-state by Texas Associated Press sport editors
• Had 118 pancakes, graded out at a 93 and allowed just one sack in 2015
• Played for Team USA U-19 National Football team in the 2016 International Bowl, a 33-0 win over Team Canada U-19 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
• Led Hightower to a 10-1 record in 2015 with its only loss coming in the Texas UIL state playoffs
• Two-time first-team all-district

Personal

• Born June 18, 1998
• Son of Darta Sr. and Vaunette Lee
• Has two sisters, Ann and Candis
• Enrolled in general curriculum