He played four years at Georgia Tech and had his best season his senior year in 1951, when the Yellow Jackets finished 11–0–1 including a 17–14 victory over Baylor in the Orange Bowl. He was named All-America by the Football Writers Association and the American Football Coaches Association, as well as Most Valuable Lineman in the Southeastern Conference.
He participated in four years at Georgia Tech and achieved his most successful season in 1951, when the Yellow Jackets ended with a perfect record of 11–0–1, including a 17–14 triumph over Baylor in the Orange Bowl. He was recognized as All-America by the Football Writers Association and the American Football Coaches Association, as well as Most Valuable Lineman in the Southeastern Conference.