Previous School
Attended North Central College (Ill.).

High School
Prepped at Lutheran High School (Colo.) … coached by Stephen Robbins … lettered and started four years … captain one season … awarded all-state (2025), all-conference (2022-25) and top defensive lineman (2025) … helped Lions to three conference titles in four years … made the state semifinals as a freshman and the state playoffs all four seasons … also competed in track (four years) and wrestling (one).

Personal
Born in Parker, Colo., on August 21, 2006 … son of Chad and Brittany McGuckin … has an older brother Dillon and younger sister Samara.