Attended Frisco (Texas) Liberty High School. Earned two letters in football and one in track and field. Recorded 225 carries for 2,240 rushing yards (10.0 avg.) and 35 touchdowns as a senior. Named second-team all-state. Voted as a Parade All-American. Named Collin County Player of the Year. Also caught seven passes for 67 yards (9.6 avg.) and one score. Tallied 209 carries for 1,627 rushing yards (7.8 avg.) and 20 touchdowns as a junior. Member of 4x400 meter, 4x200m and 4x100m district championship teams. Member of The National Society of High School Scholars. Last name is pronounced uh-JYE-ee. Born June 15, 1993.