Two-year starter on the offensive and defensive line at Hephzibah High School...two-year first-team All-Region at the 4A level as an offensive lineman...had average grade of 89 percent in 2001 and had a team record 63 pancake blocks...had career average grade of 83 percent...two-time all-state selection...USA Today honorable mention All-American...member of the Augusta Chronicle Dream Team for 2001...had 63 tackles as a senior, four sacks and 16 tackles for loss on defense in 2001...played for Bill Navas at Hephzibah High...born 10-28-83...chose Clemson over Auburn and Georgia Tech.