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Signed by the Falcons as a Rookie Free Agent on April 26, 2010.
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Signed by the Falcons as a Rookie Free Agent on April 26, 2010.
2011 (Falcons)
Started his first career game @ Chicago (9.11) and helped an offense that produced 114 total rushing yards. Saw action vs. Philadelphia (9.18). Saw action @ Tampa Bay (9.25). Recorded one catch for two yards @ Seattle Saw action vs. Green Bay (10.9). Logged one reception for eight yards vs. Carolina (10.16). Tallied one catch for eight yards @ Detroit (10.23). Registered one reception for nine yards @ Indianapolis (11.6). Saw action vs. New Orleans (11.13). Hauled in one reception for a season-long 11 yards vs. Tennessee (11.20). Notched two catches for eight yards and one score vs. Minnesota (11.27). Saw action @ Houston (12.4). Saw action @ Carolina (12.11). Saw action vs. Jacksonville (12.15). Recorded two catches for19 yards@New Orleans (12.26). Grabbed one catch for seven yards vs. Tampa Bay (1.1).
2010 (FALCONS)
Played in 15 games as a rookie and posted five catches for 29 yards with one touchdown. Scored his first career touchdown on a five-yard pass from QB Matt Ryan against Tampa Bay (11/7).
COLLEGE
In his career at Clemson, totaled 73 receptions for 825 yards and eight touchdowns…His 73 receptions are the second-most for a tight end in school history. Last season, set collegiate highs and the school record for a tight end with 43 receptions for 507 yards and four scores. Was the first Clemson tight end to earn All-ACC honors since 1986 and was also voted a first-team All-ACC selection by Sporting News Magazine. Recorded a stretch of at least one reception in each of his last 11 games at Clemson, which is the longest consecutive streak for a tight end in school history.
PERSONAL
A native of Stone Mountain, Georgia. Attended Parkview High School and was named a AAAAA All-State selection by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Totaled 21 catches for 385 yards and five touchdowns as a senior. Following his senior season, was ranked as the top tight end in Gwinnett County. Was also a three-year starter on the basketball team.
