Jonathan Willard Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Loris, SC High School: Loris Height / Weight: 6-2 / 215 Position: LB Experience: RS Major: Sociology

Willard Fact: Max Emfinger All-American in football and an All-American in wrestling at Loris (SC) High School.
Depth Chart Position: Second-team weakside linebacker

Overview: Strong linebacker who red-shirted in 2008; he battled through injuries much of the year, so it took away some of his practice time...will be a strong candidate to battle for the starting position on the weakside...had three tackles in the Spring Game...nicknamed "Tig."

2008: Red-shirted.

Before Clemson: Rated as the #10 prospect in South Carolina and #24 outside linebacker in the nation according to Rivals.com...#34 weakside linebacker in the nation by Scout.com...#22 outside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com...#19 prospect in South Carolina according to SuperPrep...only played half of his senior season due to a knee injury...all-region selection as a senior...played in the North-South game...selected to play in the Max Emfinger All-American Bowl...rushed for 702 yards in six games during his senior season...totaled 89 tackles and 53 assists during his senior season...four-time state wrestling champion...All-American, all-state, and North/South participant in wrestling...ran the 100m and threw the shot put in track; he finished sixth in the state in the shot put...coached by James Longerbeam...nephew of former Clemson defensive tackle Richard McCullough (1985-88), who was also a product of Loris High School...recruited by Dabo Swinney...chose Clemson over Florida, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, N.C. State, South Carolina, and Tennessee...born Jan. 10, 1990...majoring in sociology.