Independence CC: Lettered at Independence Community College … in two seasons, he recorded 47 tackles, 10.5 sacks (7.5 as a sophomore), and 12.0 TFLs … recorded three career forced fumbles.
2023 (Freshman Season, Northern Illinois): Redshirted.
High School: Lettered in football at Wendell Phillips High School … was named team captain and team MVP as a senior … was named First Team All-Conference, All-County, and All-State as a senior … recorded 19.5 sacks as a senior after 15 as a junior and 14 as a sophomore … had 12 sacks and an interception as a freshman in 2019.
Personal: AJ is short for Ajahvea ... birthday is December 15, 2004 ... majoring in liberal arts and integrative studies.