 He switched from defensive tackle to left defensive end for his senior season, registering 59 tackles, 19 tackles for a loss and 16 quarterback sacks, placing him second in both categories in the school's all-time records.One of four finalists for the Lombardi Award, he was named first-team All-ACC and a consensus first-team All-American.He was also selected ACC Player of the Year, and ACC Defensive Player of the year in 1997.