Damon graduated from Westlake High School in Fulton County, GA, and received a full football scholarship to the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Following his successful college football career as a Defensive Tackle (as well as Tight End), Damon signed on as a free agent with the Indianapolis Colts. Following his NFL career, Damon has continued to coach, train, and mentor athletes throughout the years, and his passion for helping the youth continues to drive him to this day.