Recorded a team-best 98 tackles, and added 14 tackles-for-loss and six sacks as a senior at Anson County High School...also played tight end and started both ways as a junior...Honorable Mention All-American by Southeastern Recruiting Alliance...All-ACC Region selection by PrepStar...Shrine Bowl participant for the Tar Heels...chosen for the North Carolina East/West All-Star game...All-Conference selection as a senior...three-year starter...coached by Fred Davis at Anson County High School...lettered in basketball where he led his team in rebounding...lettered in track & field where he threw the shot and discus...chose Clemson over East Carolina, North Carolina, and N.C. State...PERSONAL: Born Mar. 20, 1981.