AS A SOPHOMORE (2025)
- Did not see any playing time for the Irish in 2025
AS A FRESHMAN (2024)
- Played in two games for the Irish… recorded one tackle
- FLORIDA STATE (11/09): Made season debut on defense for the Irish
- VIRGINIA (11/16): Competed for the Irish in the victory… collected one solo tackle
AS A FRESHMAN (2023)
- Saw action in two games in his first season at Notre Dame
- TENNESSEE STATE (9/2): Made his collegiate debut in the 56-3 victory … Recorded an assisted tackle
- WAKE FOREST (11/18): Earned playing time in the home finale against the Demon Deacons
PREP AND PERSONAL
- A consensus four-star recruit as rated by 247 Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals
- The 60th overall prospect, seventh defensive lineman and second-ranked player in the state by Rivals
- The 111th overall prospect, 14th defensive lineman and second-ranked player in the state by ESPN
- The 141st overall prospect, 15th defensive lineman and third-ranked player in the state by On3
- The 145th overall prospect, 18th defensive lineman and third-ranked player in the state by 247 Sports
- 2023 All-American Bowl selection
- Four-year letterwinner and starter at Mentor High under head coach Matt Gray
- Led Mentor to an OHSAA State runner-up finish and a 9-4 record in his senior season
- Also competed in basketball
- Son of Lorne Vernon and Susan Vernon
- Has two siblings, Megan and Nolan