The Texas native made the move to Berkeley this winter following five seasons at UTSA.
The Bears will face ninth-seeded Mississippi State on Saturday in Los Angeles.
The Bears put on shoulder pads for the first time Saturday, and the defense responded with a strong performance.
The Bears' head coach plus DL Aidan Keanaaina and RB Jaivian Thomas met with reporters Saturday.
A look from the field at Day 3 of spring practice for the Bears, which brought the first day of shoulder pads.
