Kasey Nobles Class: RS Junior Hometown: Lake Butler, FL High School: Union County Height / Weight: 6-1 / 240 Position: TE Experience: 1VL Major: Management

Nobles Fact: His blocking had a lot to do with Clemson's kickoff return success in 2008.
Years Lettered: 2008
Depth Chart Position: Reserve fullback/tight end

Overview: Transfer from Rice who earned his first Clemson letter as a reserve tight end in 2008...a reason C.J. Spiller was 14th in the nation in kickoff returns in 2008, as he blocked for Spiller on kickoff returns, something he did in high school when the two were high school teammates; his father Buddy was the head coach...did 24 reps of 225 pounds, tied for 10th-most on the team.

2008: Played all 13 games on special teams and two games as a tight end...played four snaps against The Citadel and two snaps against S.C. State...one of the reasons Clemson was successful on kickoff returns.

2007: Sat out the season due to the NCAA transfer rule.

Before Clemson: Red-shirted in 2006 as a reserve tight end at Rice...two-time all-state pick for Buddy Nobles, his father...helped his team to a 7-4 record and a playoff berth as a senior...played on the team that reached the state title game as a sophomore...three-time all-district as a tight end...all-area by Florida Times-Union and Jacksonville Sun as a junior and senior...played in the North-South Shrine game...had 19 catches for 283 yards and three touchdowns despite playing the final nine games with a broken hand...had 20 tackles and four sacks at linebacker...had 88 catches for more than 1,400 yards and 16 touchdowns along with 75 tackles and six sacks in his career...competed in baseball and weightlifting...had a 3.7 GPA in high school...nominee for the Wendy's High School Heisman...born Jul. 17, 1988...majoring in management.