Nate Clarke Class: Sophomore Hometown: Washington, D.C. High School: Archbishop Carroll HS Last College: Fork Union Military Academy Height / Weight: 6-3 / 310 Position: Defensive Lineman Experience: RS

As a Redshirt Freshman (2012):Moved from the offensive line to the defensive line during 2012 spring practice ... named scout team defensive player of the week for his efforts in preparation for the Virginia game (10/13) ... did not see game action.

As a Freshman (2011): Served a redshirt season as a reserve offensive guard ... earned the offensive scout team player of the week leading up to the Towson (10/1) and Virginia (11/5) games ... enrolled in classes in January and participated in spring practice.

At Fork Union Military Academy (2010): Attended the preparatory school in the fall ... ranked No. 11 nationally among prep school recruits by Rivals.com ... coached by John Shuman.

At Archbishop Carroll High School: A SuperPrep All-American as a senior ... played both offensive and defensive line ... a two-year starter ... No. 10-ranked player on the SuperPrep Mid-Atlantic 53 ... the No. 2-ranked player in Washington, D.C., according to Scout.com and Rivals.com ... a four-star prospect, ranked as the 10th-best offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com ... also ranked No. 58 nationally among defensive tackles by Scout.com ... had 18 pancake blocks as a senior ... also posted 77 tackles, including nine sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 2009 ... selected to play in the 2009 Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star Game ... did not play football until his sophomore season ... also played basketball ... also considered Illinois and Kansas State ... coached by Rick Houchens.

Personal: Born in College Park, Md. ... favorite athlete is Adrian Peterson ... chose Maryland because of its nearby location ... majoring in criminology and criminal justice.