Justin Parker Class: Sophomore Hometown: Port Royal, SC High School: Beaufort Height / Weight: 6-1 / 225 Position: LB Experience: 1VL Major: Sociology

One of a handful of first-year freshmen to play for the Tigers in 2010...will compete for a starting linebacker spot in 2011.

2010: Had nine tackles in 57 snaps over 10 games...had two tackles in nine snaps against North Texas...had a team-high six tackles in 18 snaps against Presbyterian College...played 17 snaps at Wake Forest...played 12 snaps against Maryland.

Before Clemson: Rated as the #13 player in South Carolina by Rivals.com...#13 middle linebacker in the nation by Scout.com...#7 inside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com...#11 player in South Carolina by SuperPrep...first-team all-state by The State and High School Sports Report...had 140 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and seven sacks...played in the Shrine Bowl and the Offense-Defense All American Bowl...PrepStar preseason All-American...#12 player in South Carolina by Charlotte Observer...had 97 tackles as a junior and seven interceptions as a sophomore...coached by former Clemson tight end Mark Clifford at Beaufort High School...recruited by Dan Brooks...chose Clemson over Louisiana State and South Carolina.

Personal: Majoring in sociology...born Mar. 3, 1991.