2010: One-year letterwinner ... expected to compete for the starting nod at center again this fall.

2009: Started all 10 games during his sophomore season ... one of the team's most consistent offensive linemen ... helped pave the way for a rushing attack that averaged 201.4 yards per game on the ground, good for second in the ODAC and 36th nationally.

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

High School: Lettered in football and baseball 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 … business administration major.