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Dukes Fact: Played more snaps than any other Tiger offensive lineman in four of the last five games of 2005.
Years Lettered: 2003,04,05
Years Starter: 2004,05
Bowl Participation: Starting offensive tackle in the 2005 Champs Sports Bowl against Colorado.
Fall 2006 Depth Chart Position: First-team offensive tackle
Overview: Veteran of 33 games, including 23 as a starter, all consecutive and a streak that is in tact entering 2006; that streak is first among offensive players...did 25 reps of 225 pounds, eighth-best on the team...outstanding offensive tackle from nearby Pickens, SC, so he grew up following the Tigers...one of the reasons Clemson's offensive line is ranked among the best in the nation...started every game as a junior when the Tigers were the only team in the ACC to rank in the top four in the league in rushing offense and passing offense...has 116 career knockdown blocks, including four in 2003, 61 in 2004, and 51 in 2005...veteran of 1,586 plays over his career...has averaged 48 plays per game in his career and 64.7 per game over the last two years.
2005: Started every game and played 809 snaps, second-most on the team behind Dustin Fry (820)...led the offensive line in snaps in six games, including four of the last five...did not lead the team in knockdown blocks in a game, but did have 51 for the season, including six intimidation blocks...played 66 snaps against Colorado and had a 78-percent grade...had a team-high 84-percent grade against #13 Miami (FL) and an 85-percent grade against Temple...graded in the 80s in five of the 12 games, including three of the last six...had a career-high 10.5 knockdown blocks against #16 Florida State...had an 84-percent grade at #19 South Carolina, and was a big reason James Davis gained 145 yards rushing...had a season-high 85 percent grade against both Temple and Georgia Tech; he played 77 snaps...had 8.5 knockdown blocks and an 85-percent grade at Wake Forest...graded between 75 and 85 percent in 10 of the 12 games.
2004: Started all 11 games at right tackle...second on the team in knockdown blocks (61); he led the team in four games (Georgia Tech, Florida State, N.C. State, Duke)...had a career-high 13 knockdown blocks in 75 plays against Georgia Tech; he was a big reason Clemson gained a season-high 461 yards; also had an 80-percent grade...finished the season strong with three straight coaches film grades in the 80s...had a season-high-tying 82-percent grade at Miami (FL) and against South Carolina...had a team-high seven knockdown blocks against N.C. State and Duke...perhaps the most consistent Tiger offensive lineman; he graded between 75 and 82 percent in every game...his 61 knockdown blocks were just one less than team-leader Tommy Sharpe...played at least 46 plays in every game and led the team in snaps in seven of the 11 games, including three straight games (twice)...played a high of 74 snaps against Georgia Tech...played more plays than any other Clemson offensive lineman...big reason Clemson beat N.C. State, Maryland, and Utah State in consecutive games; he had seven knockdown blocks in each game.
2003: Played in 10 of the 13 games...had a solid game at South Carolina with an 82-percent grade for his 11 snaps...played 16 snaps against Middle Tennessee and had an 81-percent grade; followed with a 79-percent grade at Georgia Tech...played a season-high 17 snaps against North Carolina...reached double figures in plays in five games...had four knockdown blocks for the season, one each in four different games.
Before Clemson: Rated the #2 lineman in the state according to the Charlotte Observer...First-Team AP All-State member (all classifications)...first-team all-region in 2001,02...most valuable offensive lineman and team captain his senior year...graded out at 80 percent with five pancakes and 10 knockdown blocks his senior year...#8 prospect in the state according to Mickey Plyler and BorderWars.com...#9 prospect in South Carolina according to SuperPrep and a member of the All-Mid Atlantic team...#10 prospect in the state according to Rivals.com...Tom Lemming All-Mid Atlantic Team member...PrepStar All-Atlantic Region member...#50 offensive lineman in the country by Rivals.com...2002 Shrine Bowl participant...made 36 tackles and six sacks over his career as a defensive lineman...starter on the basketball team...coached by Andy Tweito...chose Clemson over Georgia, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, and South Carolina...born Nov. 22, 1984...majoring in human resource development.
