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.
A standout athlete at Georgia Tech, he excelled in his final year of 1951, leading the Yellow Jackets to a remarkable undefeated season of 11–0–1, including a hard-fought victory over Baylor in the Orange Bowl. He was honored with All-America accolades from both the Football Writers Association and the American Football Coaches Association, as well as recognition as the Most Valuable Lineman in the Southeastern Conference.