Junior College
Played two seasons at Pasadena City College ... In 2018, he was credited with 49 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss and a sack ... He made 27 tackles in 2017 with 6.5 tackles for loss and three forced fumbles.
High School
Attended La Canada HS and played varsity football for four years … Two-time all-area defensive lineman … Named all-league on offense and defense ... As a senior, he rushed for 245 yards and six touchdowns … Credited with 101 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks … Made 71 tackles as a junior … Also a member of the varsity wrestling team.
Personal
Parents: Ashot Vardanian and Gayane Mutafian … Has one brother … Hobbies include working on cars, traveling and weight lifting … Brother wrested at Cal Baptist University … Had two cousins and an uncle who have attended UCLA … Lists the NFL’s Aaron Donald, Mike Alstott and Lyle Alzado as famous athletes he admires ... Earned a spot on the UCLA Athletic Director's Honor Roll for Fall 2019.