Selected by the Buccaneers as a seventh-round pick (246th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Was inactive for Weeks 1-6.
Made his NFL debut in Week 7 vs. Baltimore, appearing on special teams and in a reserve capacity on offense.
Appeared on special teams and in a reserve capacity on offense in Week 8 vs. Atlanta.
Was inactive for Weeks 9-15.
Appeared in a reserve capacity on offense and on special teams in Week 16 at Dallas.
Saw his first extended playing time in the Week 17 win over the Carolina Panthers, playing 20-of-77 offensive snaps and bringing in three receptions for 52 yards. Recorded his first career catch in the win.
Played 16-of-67 offensive snaps in the Week 18 victory over New Orleans, finishing with two catches for 36 yards.
Was inactive for the Wild Card round game against the Washington Commanders.
Appeared in 36 career games at the University of Washington (2019-23), amassing 66 receptions for 711 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
As a senior in 2023, he received All- Pac-12 honorable mention recognition after appearing in 14 games and bringing in 16 receptions for 208 yards and two receiving touchdowns for a Washington team that reached the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Played in 12 games as a junior in 2022, finishing with a career-high 29 receptions for 266 yards and one touchdown.
As a sophomore in 2021, appeared in nine games and brought in 20 receptions for 222 yards and one touchdown.
Saw time in two games for the Huskies in 2020, bringing in one catch for 15 yards.
Appeared in 12 games for Washington in 2019.
Attended Gonzaga Preparatory School (Spokane, Wash.), where he played football and basketball.
As a senior, was a first-team All- State selection and helped Gonzaga Prep reach the quarterfinals of the Washington state playoffs.
Recorded a 4.47 40-yard dash time at the 2024 NFL Draft Combine, the fastest time among any competing tight ends.
His 4.47 40-yard dash time was the third-fastest time for any participant who weighed at least 230 pounds in the 2024 NFL Draft Combine.
