Tra Thomas Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Wadesboro, NC High School: Anson Height / Weight: 6-0 / 290 Position: DT Experience: RS Major: Community Recreation, Sport & Camp Management

Talented defensive tackle who will provide depth...fourth on the team in 225-pound bench press reps (31).

2010: Red-shirted.

Before Clemson: Rated as the #103 defensive tackle in the nation and #29 player in North Carolina by Scout.com...#37 defensive tackle in the nation by ESPN.com...#30 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep...played in the Shrine Bowl...had 37 tackles and four recovered fumbles as a senior...earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior in two different conferences...had 12 tackles for loss and 100 pancake blocks as a junior...blocked three punts...cousin of Georgia lineman Trinton Sturdivant...all-conference pick in wrestling and track...coached by Luke Hyatt at Anson High School...recruited by Dan Brooks...chose Clemson over Duke, East Carolina, Louisville, and Michigan State.

Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management...born Sept. 18, 1992.