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2008 (JUNIOR): Redshirted. Did not see varsity action.

BEFORE UNCP: Played two seasons (2006-07) at Virginia Tech … Played in three games as a freshman, including a season-best nine snaps against Southern Mississippi … Played in 11 games for the Hokies as a sophomore, including his first collegiate start on offensive line against North Carolina after earning starting time in previous games on the field goal and extra point teams … Also saw time on special teams in the 2008 Orange Bowl against Kansas … Played in a career-best 31 snaps against William & Mary.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated as the No. 23 prep school player in the nation by Rivals.com following a season at Hargrave Military Academy ... Originally signed with Virginia Tech as part of the 2004 class ... Played defensive end and tight end at Northside ... Named first-team AA all-state by the Associated Press and the VHSCA ... Posted 46 tackles and three sacks during his senior season ... Named the district's defensive player of the year ... Had 75 tackles as a junior and scored a touchdown in a game against Liberty ... Ranked the No. 29 player in the state by The Roanoke Times in 2004 ... Ranked No. 20 in Virginia by rivals100.com ... Ranked No. 26 in Virginia by SuperPrep ... Named an All-Atlantic Region selection as a tight end by PrepStar ... Took third place in the shot put at the Group AA state track & field meet as a junior ... Was named All-Timesland in both football and track by The Roanoke Times.

PERSONAL: The son of Deanna and James Claytor was born on April 1, 1986 … Has a younger brother, James (Scooter) … A recreational management major at UNCP.