Profile of Donte Rumph

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FROM HERALD-LEADER SPORTS COLUMNIST JOHN CLAY: Another player from South Carolina. The 6-3, 260-pounder played for Calhoun County High School. Was a first-team all-state selection by AP and The State. Also a member of the school's basketball team, which has won three consecutive state title and has won more than 70 straight games.

FROM UKATHLETICS.COM: Talented lineman with the size and strength to play tackle and also the quickness needed to play at end … As a senior, earned first-team all-state honors, covering all classifications, by The Associated Press and the Columbia State newspaper … Also first-team all-state for Class AA by the High School Sports Report … Totaled 107 tackles during senior season, to go along with 14 quarterback sacks, for Calhoun County HS in St. Matthews, S. C. … Chosen for the South Carolina vs. North Carolina Shrine Bowl and played for the winning squad … Made 65 tackles and five sacks during his junior season … Coached by Walter Wilson … Member of the Calhoun County basketball team which has won three consecutive state championships and has an active winning streak of more than 70 games … An uncle, Chris Rumph, is an assistant coach at Clemson … Cousin of Clemson defensive lineman Philip Merling.

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