A seasoned veteran who could be poised for a big senior season … Entering his fourth year as a starter, having started 39 of 40 games played … Was a second-team All-ACC selection at guard in 2008 … Is big, strong and athletic … His 864 plays on offense ranked second on the team before he moved from right guard to left guard for the Orange Bowl, where he started … Also ranked second in overall plays (918, including 54 on special teams) before missing the bowl game … Posted 45 knockdown blocks from his right guard position during his last eight games … Did not participate in spring drills following shoulder surgery … Will move to left guard this fall … A physical player who will be looked to for leadership.