Last name is pronounced “oh-bee.” The Georgia prep played in only four games his senior season after tearing a tendon in his hand. Also lettered twice in basketball. Redshirted in 2007 while practicing at defensive end. Saw action in five games in ’08 with one tackle and moved to defensive tackle late in the year. Appeared in 11 games in ’09 as a reserve DT and special teams player and did not record any tackles but blocked a field goal against Oklahoma State. In ’10, played in all 12 games (10 games at DT) and managed four tackles. Saw his most extensive playing time in ’11, logging 31 tackles, one tackle for loss and zero sacks with three batted passes in 13 games, including the first seven starts of his career at nose tackle.