In 2008:  Walk-on who was the Pack's No. 1 fullback last season ... Started the last two games of the regular season:  at North Carolina and versus Miami ... Pulled down a huge reception in the win over the Tar Heels to keep a scoring drive alive ... Did not rush the ball in 2008 but tallied seven catches ... In for 184 special teams snaps, the fourth-highest total on the team.

Prep:  Coached by David Green at Raleigh's Leesville Road High School ... Played tight end, wide receiver, fullback, outside linebacker and defensive end ... Tallied just under 2,000 career receiving yards, he scored 21 touchdowns during his senior campaign ... Tallied 125 total tackles that year as well ... Scored a touchdown in the Shrine Bowl ... Two-time all-conference, all-area and his team MVP ... ... Enrolled in the first-year college program ... Born 8/22/89.