BriceLaughlin

Playing time is readily available after the graduation of two senior tackles … Was impressive in practice during his redshirt season, proving to be a hard man to handle … Has good strength for a freshman … Plays with a high motor.

2010 (Freshman): Redshirt season … Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week against Auburn.

High School: First-team all-state defensive lineman for Class AAAA as chosen by the High School Sports Report … Class AAAA is the largest classification in South Carolina … Also named to the all-area squad by the Charleston Post and Courier … Helped Summerville to the state playoffs as a junior and senior, totaling a record of 20-5 …Talented lineman with the size to play tackle and the athleticism needed for an end; he played both positions in high school … Has run the 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds, an impressive time for a player his size … “Shows a big-time future, plays the game with great heart, quick hands, strength, and determination,” wrote recruiting analyst Tom Lemming on MaxPreps.com … Projected as the nation’s No. 41 defensive tackle by ESPN.com … One of the top 30 prospects in South Carolina by Rivals.com … Coached by John McKissick … Played at Pinewood Prep in Summerville his sophomore season before transferring to Summerville HS … Also wrestled in high school and was a member of the track and field team … State champion in the discus as a sophomore at Pinewood, competing in the South Carolina Independent Schools Association.

Personal: Born in Charleston, S.C. … Last name is pronounced “LOCK-lin” … Son of Bryan Laughlin and Pamela Capers-Laughlin (deceased) … Considering a major in education.