DonteRumph

Prep School: Talented lineman with the size and strength to play tackle and also the quickness needed to play at end … Originally signed with Kentucky a year ago, he spent the 2008 season at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy … His prep season included a game against the Kentucky junior varsity, in which he made two tackles for loss, including a quarterback sack … Coached at Fork Union by John Shuman.

High School: Earned first-team all-state honors, covering all classifications, by The Associated Press and the Columbia State newspaper … Also first-team all-state for Class AA by the High School Sports Report … Totaled 107 tackles during senior season, including 14 quarterback sacks, for Calhoun County HS in St. Matthews, S.C. … Chosen for the South Carolina vs. North Carolina Shrine Bowl and played for the winning squad … Made 65 tackles and five sacks during his junior season … Coached by Walter Wilson … Joined the Calhoun County basketball team during his senior year, a squad that won three consecutive state championships and had a winning streak of 78 games … Also played three seasons of baseball … Member of the Spirit Club.

Personal: Born in Orangeburg, S.C. … Last name pronounced “rump” with a silent “h” … Son of Otis and Thelma Rumph … An uncle, Chris Rumph, is an assistant coach at Clemson … Donte’s brother, Tremaine Tyler, played football at South Carolina … A cousin, Philip Merling, played at Clemson and is now with the Miami Dolphins … Major is undecided.