D.J. Howard Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Lincoln, AL High School: Lincoln Height / Weight: 5-11 / 195 Position: RB Experience: RS Major: Special Education

Talented running back who will provide depth...had 97 yards on 11 carries and a rushing score in the Spring Game.

2010: Red-shirted.

Before Clemson: One of the top running backs in Alabama...#15 player in Alabama by Rivals.com...#40 athlete in the nation by Rivals.com...#62 safety in the nation by Scout.com...#44 running back in the nation by ESPN.com...#14 player in Alabama by SuperPrep...one of the Elite 18 in Alabama by the Press-Register...rushed for nearly 1,500 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior, helping Lincoln High School to the state AAAA playoffs...against Clay County High, he had 20 carries for 192 yards and three scores; he added a 91-yard kickoff return for a score and a 76-yard run for a score in that win against a team that was undefeated...led his team to a 9-4 record as a junior when he had over 1,000 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns; he averaged over 10 yards per carry...top track athlete; he competed in 100m, 200m, and long jump...coached by Chad Martin at Lincoln High School...recruited by Charlie Harbison...chose Clemson over Auburn and Kentucky.

Personal: Majoring in special education...born Sept. 5, 1991.