Originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (46th overall) by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Los Angeles Rams on March 18, 2020.
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Giants on April 24, 2023.
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Carolina Panthers on March 13, 2024.
Waived by the Panthers on March 10, 2026.
Signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on March 13, 2026.
Has started 106-of-143 career games between the Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants and Carolina Panthers, combining to record 500 career tackles (37 for loss), 37 quarterback hits, 23 passes defensed, 15.0 sacks, six forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and one interception (returned two yards for a touchdown).
Has started in six of his eight career postseason contests, totaling 38 tackles (one for loss), one quarterback hit, 1.0 sack and one forced fumble.
From 2016-25, ranked eighth in total tackles (500) and solo tackles (279) by a defensive lineman.
Made his first career start in Week 12 of the 2016 season vs. Minnesota (11/24/16).
Recorded his first career sack in Week 5 of the 2016 season vs. Philadelphia (10/9/16).
Made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2016 season at Indianapolis (9/11/16).
Started 16-of-17 games for the Carolina Panthers in 2025, logging 65 tackles (three for loss), eight quarterback hits, three passes defensed, 2.5 sacks and one fumble recovery.
Played in all 42 games with 29 starts across three seasons (2013-15) at the University of Alabama, producing 133 tackles (22.0 for loss), 9.0 sacks, five passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Won the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Clemson.
Two-time SEC Champion (2014-15).
Was a consensus All-American in 2015 after posting 46 tackles (7.5 for loss), 3.5 sacks, two passes defensed and one fumble recovery.
As a sophomore in 2014, tallied 49 total tackles (6.5 for loss), three passes defensed and one forced fumble.
Earned SEC All-Freshman Team and Sporting News Freshman All-American Team in 2013 after tallying 38 total tackles (8.0 for loss) and 5.5 sacks.
Attended Arlington Heights High School (Fort Worth, Texas).
Played both offensive and defensive line in high school.
Was rated as the No. 1 defensive tackle prospect and the fifth-best player inthe nation at any position by Scout.com.
Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in 2013.
Was a USA Today All-American in 2012.
Also lettered in basketball and track and field in high school.
Hosts free football camps for youth athletes near his hometown of Fort Worth.
Regularly participated in season giving initiatives while with the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers.
