Married with a son. The South Carolina prep had 94 knockdown blocks as a senior. Redshirted in 2007. Appeared in seven contests in ‘08, making three starts at left guard, and posting 17 knockdowns. Missed three weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain. In ’09, saw action in 12 games, playing both guard and tackle, and recorded 12 knockdowns. Started 11 games at left guard in ’10, allowing only one sack and producing 35 knockdowns. Suffered a high ankle sprain against Auburn and missed the next two weeks. Saw action in 12 games, making four starts at left guard, in '11. Started the first two games before injuring his shoulder in practice and requiring surgery and missing the next two contests.