Joe Gore Class: Freshman Hometown: Lake Waccamaw, NC High School: East Columbus Height / Weight: 6-6 / 260 Position: OT Experience: HS Major: Community Recreation, Sport & Camp Management

First-year freshman...enrolled in January...#70 freshman defensive lineman in the nation in the preseason by Phil Steele.

Before Clemson: Rated as the #16 defensive end in the nation by 247Sports.com...#244 player in the nation and #7 player in North Carolina by 247Sports.com...#28 defensive end in the nation and #15 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com...#25 defensive end in the nation by MaxPreps.com...#52 defensive end in the nation by ESPN.com...#20 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep...second-team all-state by NCPreps.com...had 77 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, and nine blocked kicks as a junior at East Columbus High School...conference 200m champion in track as a sophomore...coached by Travis Conner and Toby Kasell at East Columbus High...recruited by Dan Brooks.

Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management...born Sept. 25, 1992.