2009: Second-year member of the team that is expected to compete for a starting nod at the offensive tackle position.

2008: Played sparingly as a reserve offensive lineman and special-teamer during his rookie season.

High School: Lettered in football and basketball at Porter-Gaud … named to the all-state team by the High School Sports Report as a senior … participated in the South Carolina All-Star Shrine Classic … named the most valuable offensive lineman his final two years … named the team rookie of the year in both football and baseball.

Personal: Father, Cas, played football at the University of South Carolina … undeclared major.