University of West Florida

2018 (R-So.): Saw action in four games as a backup defensive lineman ... Finished with  one tackle against Florida Tech (10/20/18).

2017 (So.): Appeared in the opener at Missouri S&T (9/2/17) and at home against Chowan (9/16/17) before suffering a season-ending knee injury ... Received a medical redshirt.

2016 (Fr.): Saw action in all 11 games for UWF as a freshman defensive lineman... Recorded 4 total tackles in games against Chowan and Florida Tech, with 0.5 TFL in each... Recorded first sack of his career in second quarter of game against Missouri S&T, setting the Miners back 8 yards... Finished the year with 20 total tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss... Also had multi-tackle games against Shorter, Delta State and West Georgia.

PREP: Four-year letter winner at defensive end for coach Damenyum Springs at Fleming Island HS in Orange Park, Fla. … First Team All-Clay County, St. John’s River All-Conference … Honorable Mention All-First Coast … As a senior in 2015, finished with 66 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 15.5 sacks, 10 QB hurries, three forced fumbles and two pass break ups … Selected to play in the Georgia/Florida Border War All-Star Game … Also a member of the FIHS weightlifting team.

PERSONAL: Born on July 22, 1997 … Son of Danielle and Paul Birge … Has two siblings, Robbee and Joshua.