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Starter on the defensive line in 13 of the 14 games in 2009...a big reason the Tigers finished in the top 25 nationally in total defense and scoring defense...had 50 tackles, up from 25 his freshman year...has played 26 games over two years, 14 as a starter...nicknamed "Yams" because of his big thighs that help him plug the middle of the Tiger defense...does a great job as a run stopper in the middle of the line...played in 12 of the 13 games as a freshman, he made one start, the win over Duke...was supposed to red-shirt, but with injuries, he was called on to play...won Strength Training Award for defensive tackles for the spring practice of 2010...tied for fourth on the team in the bench press with a 425-pound lift...tied for third on the team in the power clean with a 360-pound lift...tied for third on the team in total weight lifted with a 1,635-pound figure...tied for third on the team 225-pound bench press with 30 reps...named to Clemson's Academic Honor Roll for the spring semester of 2010...top-50 recruit nationally according to ESPN.com when he enrolled at Clemson.