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Branch Fact: Has improved his 225 reps from seven to 17 since he arrived at Clemson.
Fall 2008 Depth Chart Position: Reserve defensive end
Overview: Will compete with Kevin Alexander and Da'Quan Bowers for playing time at the position vacated when Phillip Merling turned pro after his junior year...had a solid Spring Game that included a 13-yard sack...two-sport star in high school; he was an outstanding basketball player.
2007: Red-shirted.
Before Clemson: Played tight end and outside linebacker at Varina High School for Head Coach Gary Chilcoat...#47 prospect in Virginia by Rivals.com...had 62 tackles and seven tackles for loss as a senior...had three sacks, two recovered fumbles, and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a 14-yard touchdown, as a senior...all-district and second-team all-region as a senior...two-year starter who helped Varina High to an 11-2 record as a senior and 9-1 ledger as a junior...averaged 12 points and nine rebounds on the hardwood as a senior...two-year starter in football and basketball as a power forward; he was all-district, averaging 14 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks per game as a senior...recruited by Chris Rumph...chose Clemson over Florida State, N.C. State, and West Virginia...born Jul. 14, 1989...majoring in pre-business.9.