Sophomore Year (2002): Started five game while appearing in all 14 as a backup to two-time All-ACC performer Brett Williams at split tackle... made his first collegiate start against Virginia, while also starting against Duke, Louisville, Notre Dame and Florida... played a big role in helping the offense gain 2618 rushing yards, the fourth most yards gained in FSU history.

Freshman Year (2001): Saw action in four games... would have started the final two games after ACC Blocking Trophy winner Brett Williams went down with a knee injury in the NC State game, but missed both games after breaking his hand in practice... graded at a season-high 82 percent in the Seminoles’ win over Virginia... never graded out below 73 percent in any game... credited with five intimidations and two key blocks on the season... missed final three games with an injury.

2000: Redshirted due to a knee injury he suffered during preseason workouts.

High School: A standout offensive lineman at Wilkinson... PrepStar and Football News All-American... named to PrepStar’s 1999 Top 100 (No. 3 offensive lineman) Dream Team... listed as the No. 5 prospect in the Atlantic Region by PrepStar... named to the Orlando Sentinel’s All-South team... SuperPrep’s No. 15 offensive lineman... G&W’s No. 3 ACC-area prospect... Jeff Whitaker’s Deep South Football Recruiting Guide South Carolina Player of the Year... 1st team All-South by Fox Sports Net... Orlando Sentinel’s Top 100 national player... graded out at better than 92 percent and had 61 pancake blocks as a senior... also played basketball in high school... reported a 320-pound bench press and a time of 5.1 in the 40-yard dash... chose Florida State over Notre Dame, South Carolina, Georgia Tech and Georgia.

Personal: Born September 28, 1982... majoring in urban development studies.