Last October, less than 24 hours after BYU lost a close game to Boise State, Cougars cornerback coach Jernaro Gilford was at his home away from home, Southern California.

Gilford was taking in Notre Dame High School at Chaminade High in a game where Gilford was primarily focusing on 2017 prospect Tyler Asemota from Notre Dame High. But during warmups on the Chaminade side of the field, Gilford took notice of a tall 6’4” kid who was grouped with the cornerbacks.