Wofford College Athletics

2009: Saw action in eight games on the offensive line ... Recorded a total of 13 knockdown blocks on the season ... In the season opener at South Florida (9/5) had three knockdowns ... Had a season-high four knockdowns against Charleston Southern (9/12) ... Added two knockdowns each at Wisconsin (9/19) and at Furman (11/21) ... Named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll ... 2008: Played in seven games for the Terriers on the offensive line ... Had a total of five knockdown blocks on the season ... Against Chattanooga (10/11) made three knockdowns ... Added one knockdown each in games against Western Carolina (10/18) and at Elon (10/25) ... 2007: Did not see action as a true freshman ... HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year starter at left tackle for Bamberg-Ehrhardt High ... Played for Coach Ron Duncan ... Helped the Red Raiders to a number one state ranking in the final regular season poll ... Named first team all-region and first team Class A all-state as a senior ... Also started at defensive tackle during a 10-0 regular season as a senior ... Saw action at center as a sophomore ... Played every snap of the regional championship game ... Ranked among the top 100 college prospects in South Carolina by the High School Sports Report (HSSR) ... Played in the North-South All-Star game ... Second team all-region pick as a junior ... Earned all-region and first team Class A all-state as a senior ... Selected to Palmetto Boys State as a junior ... Member of the National Honor Society ... PERSONAL: Son of Dr. Dale and Linda Padgett ... Father played basketball at The Citadel ... Born June 27, 1989 ... Majoring in business economics.