One of five in-staters to sign with the Tigers ... enjoyed an outstanding senior season that saw him record 207 tackles, including 149 first hits ... earned three letters in baseball and football, and two in basketball ... played for Jim McColl at McCormick High School ... a standout performer in the South Carolina North-South All-Star game ... named to The Greenville News' All-State team a AA All-State selection by The State Newspaper of Columbia ... played at McCormick High School where he was the team's MVP ... graduated at the top of his high school graduating class ... Honor Society member ... also selected as a member of Who's Who among high school students ... also named a Clemson Scholar ... born 11-25-70 in Lincolnton, GA.