Southern Oregon University Athletics

Prior to SOU: Started his career as a redshirt at Southern Utah University in 2022 before playing the '23 and '24 seasons at Bakersfield College (Calif.), where he was a dean's list student ... Appeared in 19 games over two years, totaling 79 tackles, 11 1/2 tackles for losses and two sacks ... Recorded 65 tackles, 7 1/2 TFL, two forced fumbles and an interception as a sophomore, when he was named a top-20 junior college linebacker by Noicey Sports.

Personal: Born on Aug. 31, 2004 in Bakersfield, California ... The son of Allison and William Kanavalov ... Has a younger sister, Nadia ... Majoring in business.

High School: Graduated in 2022 from Liberty High (Calif.) ... Selected to the All-Area first team as a senior linebacker, helping his team to conference and section championships and a state finals appearance.