A Super Prep All-American ranked among the top defensive linemen in the country * an All-region selection by Tom Lemming, he is ranked as 13th best player in the Mid-Atlantic Coast region * went both ways in high school, he was a dominating blocker on the offensive line in addition to his defensive attributes * ranked #22 in the nation among defensive linemen by Rivals 100 * a member of the Rivals 100 All-America team * ranked as top defensive lineman in the Southeast by the same media outlet * ranked as third best defensive lineman in the state by The State newspaper, the 25th best player overall * ranked as #17 player in state of South Carolina by Super Prep * a Sports Report All-State selection who had 16 sacks and 75 tackles as a senior at Battery Creek HS * all-regional choice as a junior and senior * also a 4A all-state choice as a junior and senior * named team's defensive MVP * all-conference for three years, he lettered four years * also lettered two years in basketball and two years in track * played for coach Fred Hamilton at Battery Creek HS * already can bench press over 400 pounds and squat 600 pounds * born born 2-6-81 * chose Clemson over Florida State, Auburn, Tennessee and North Carolina.