Reserve defensive tackle who provided depth in his first active season.

2011: Had one tackle in eight snaps over two games...played three snaps in his first career game against Troy on Sept. 3...had one tackle in five snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22.

2010: Red-shirted.

Before Clemson: Rated as the #103 defensive tackle in the nation and #29 player in North Carolina by Scout.com...#37 defensive tackle in the nation by ESPN.com...#30 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep...played in the Shrine Bowl...had 37 tackles and four recovered fumbles as a senior...earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior in two different conferences...had 12 tackles for loss and 100 pancake blocks as a junior...blocked three punts...cousin of Georgia lineman Trinton Sturdivant...all-conference pick in wrestling and track...coached by Luke Hyatt at Anson High School...recruited by Dan Brooks...chose Clemson over Duke, East Carolina, Louisville, and Michigan State.

Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management...born Sept. 18, 1992.