Mack didn’t play football until his sophomore year of high school. In his senior year, Mack had 140 tackles, including eight for a loss, and nine sacks. He was named third-team All-State in Florida, as well as first-team All-Area, and helped lead the Panthers to a district championship.
He was rated as only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com – nice job Rivals, you clowns! He received a scholarship from the University of Buffalo to play Division I football.
University of Buffalo career records:
Most tackles for loss (75)
Most sacks (28.5)
Most forced fumbles (16)
Khalil Mack NCAA records:
Tied for first in tackles for loss (75)
Most forced fumbles (16)