Stephen Grommer Class: Sophomore Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C. High School: Spartanburg HS Height / Weight: 6-5 / 290 Position: Offensive Lineman Experience: SQ

As a Freshman (2012): Named scout team offensive player of the week for his efforts in preparation for the Virginia (10/13) game ... did not see game action.

At Spartanburg High School: A three-year starter on the offensive line ... an all-state choice as a senior ... ranked No. 81 nationally among offensive tackles by Scouts, Inc. ... the No. 33-ranked player on the SuperPrep South Carolina 40 ... Scout.com ranked him No. 122 nationally among offensive guards ... played in the 2010 North Carolina-South Carolina Shrine Bowl ... threw shot put and discus for track team ...an all-region choice in discus as a sophomore and junior ... finished eighth in the state in the discus as a junior ... also considered North Carolina State, Kentucky and Harvard ... coached by Freddie Brown.

Personal: Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ... parents are Gerhard and Mary Grommer ... maintained a 3.9 GPA in high school ...has three siblings ... role model is older brother, Josef, who plays football for Wofford College in South Carolina ... enjoys fishing, hunting and reading ... enrolled in letters and sciences.