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High School: Graduated from Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Va. ... second on team with 68 tackles ... had five sacks, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries ... team finished 5-5 ... prepped at Lexington High School in Lexington, S.C., where he was a three-year starter and an all-region pick as a junior and senior ... was the region's defensive player of the year as a senior and chosen a "Top 100" athlete in the state ... led his team with 97 tackles and 15 sacks as a senior.

Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1980 ... son of Paulette Winder-Whaley ... computer science major ... also recruited by Clemson, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest and Ole Miss.

Mike Whaley Class: Freshman Hometown: Lexington, S.C. High School: Fork Union Military Academy Height / Weight: 6-1 / 235 Position: Defensive End