Talented defensive tackle who has provided depth.

2011: Had seven tackles and three quarterback pressures in 73 snaps over nine games...had one tackle and a quarterback pressure in 11 snaps in his first career game against Troy on Sept. 3...had one tackle and a quarterback pressure in four snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had one quarterback pressure in six snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...had two tackles in 14 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had one tackle in four snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had one tackle in 15 snaps against #22 West Virginia in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 4.

2010: Red-shirted.

Before Clemson: Outstanding defensive end who had 80 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, and nine sacks as a senior at First Coast High School...from a long line of outstanding Tigers from Jacksonville, FL, a defensive heritage that has included nine-time Pro Bowl player Brian Dawkins...Florida Times-Union Super 24 member...Florida Times-Union Preseason Super 11 member...#29 defensive tackle in the nation and #47 player in Florida by Rivals.com...#73 defensive end in the nation by Scout.com...#105 defensive end in the nation by ESPN.com...top-100 player in Florida by SuperPrep...starter on the basketball team...coached by Marty Lee at First Coast High School...recruited by Jeff Scott...chose Clemson over Florida, Florida State, Notre Dame, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management...born Nov. 2, 1991.