ON AMRHEIN: Local player who will get an opportunity to move into the starting lineup at a defensive end position this season ... possesses good speed and athleticism ... his ability to take the next step in his development and be a productive player will be integral to the team's defensive success this year.

SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in 10 games ... made 11 tackles, broke up a pass and forced a fumble while sharing a sack vs. Western Carolina ... credited with a season-high four tackles vs. Appalachian State.

FRESHMAN (2010): Saw action in six games as a redshirt freshman ... had one tackle each vs. Elon and Samford.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2009 graduate of Bishop England High School ... lettered in football and served as a team captain ... had career totals of 23.5 sacks, three blocked punts and three blocked field goals ... named first team All-Lowcountry and all-state his senior season and was the Region 6 Class 2A Lineman of the Year.

PERSONAL: Born March 22, 1990 in Mount Pleasant, S.C. ... son of Phil and Delta Amrhein ... majoring in business administration.