AS A FRESHMAN (2023)
- Played in five games in his freshman season … Earned a solo tackle, a sack for a six yard loss and forced a fumble
- TENNESSEE STATE (9/2): Made his collegiate debut in the home opener
- CENTRAL MICHIGAN (9/16): Took the field against the Chippewas
- USC (10/14): Earned his first career sack and forced fumble at the end of the first half against the Trojans, sacking reigning Heisman trophy winner Caleb Williams for a loss of six yards
- PITTSBURGH (10/28): Took the field in the victory over the Panthers
- OREGON STATE – TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL (12/29): Took the field in the bowl game victory over the Beavers
PREP AND PERSONAL
- A consensus four-star recruit as rated by 247 Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals
- The 133rd overall prospect, 19th defensive lineman and third-ranked player in the state by 247 Sports
- The 159th overall prospect, 21st defensive lineman and fourth-ranked player in the state by On3
- The 223rd overall prospect, 36th defensive lineman and fourth-ranked player in the state by ESPN
- The 26th-ranked defensive lineman and fourth-ranked player in the state by Rivals
- 2023 All-American Bowl selection
- As a senior, led Catholic Memorial to a Massachusetts State championship, defeating King Phillip Regional in the championship game
- Helped Catholic Memorial to a 12-0 finish and a state championship in 2021 as a junior
- Played for head coach John Dibiaso
- Son of Rose Kaba and Bakary Traore
- Has two brothers, Badara and Mohamed, who both competed athletically at the collegiate level
- His brother, Badara, played at LSU and is an offensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals
- His other brother, Mohamed, played college basketball at Franklin Pierce (Division II)