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2008 (JUNIOR): Played in nine games for UNCP at offensive guard … Saw 30 or more snaps in three contests, including a season-best 38 against both Brevard and Concord … Integral part of offensive line that ranked 10th nationally in sacks allowed (1.0/game) … Graded out at 80 percent in 180 total snaps on the season.

2007 (SOPHOMORE): Earned UNCP’s B.R.A.V.E award, given to the player who embodies what team goals are, as well as the principles of the program … A first team selection to the ICAA all-NCAA Independent and second team selection to the D2Football.com all-NCAA Independent squads … Started all 11 games for the Braves at offensive guard … Logged a tackle following an interception against West Virginia Wesleyan.

BEFORE UNCP: Played one season (2005) at Catawba College … Played in first three games of campaign before suffering season-ending knee injury.

HIGH SCHOOL: A very decorated offensive lineman at Colleton Preparatory Academy for coach Brock Miller … Earned four all-state honors, as well as a pair of all-region and all-conference laurels in last two prep seasons … Also captained the Warhawks as a junior and senior … Helped lead CPA to second consecutive state title as a junior.