Mayfair HS: Named the Suburban League Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior, while he was also selected to the All-CIF and all-league team… Chosen to the Lakewood McDonald’s Hall of Fame… Helped them win the league championship… As a junior, he was an all-league pick at defensive end... Was also on the wrestling and golf teams…..

Personal: Likes to go snowboarding in his spare time… Nicknamed “Sledgehammer”… Has two siblings – Autumn (21) and Hannah (15)… Is the son of Hugh and Donna Vander Linden… Born in Fullerton, CA on April 23, 1991…..