Orus Lambert Class: Senior Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla. High School: Mandarin Height / Weight: 6-2 / 247 Position: DE Birthdate: 07/10/1983 Experience: 2 VL Major: African American Studies

2005 Preseason >> Was recognized as the co-winner of the team's defensive Everyday Effort Award during the spring ... Likely to be a significant contributor on the field at the linebacker position ... Made three tackles in the Garnet and Black Spring Game ... Graduated from South Carolina in May, 2005 with a degree in African American Studies.

2004 >> Solid linebacker who saw action in all 11 games ... Served as the backup to Marcus Lawrence for most of the season ... Totaled 22 tackles (15 solo) ... Recovered a fumble against Georgia ... Caused a fumble vs. Troy ... Had a season-high five stops in the win over Troy ... Tallied four tackles vs. Arkansas ... Earned a start at Florida ... Broke up four passes on the season ... Was recognized as the team's Most Improved Linebacker in 2004.

2003 >> Linebacker who saw extensive action backing up Marcus Lawrence and Lance Laury ... Appeared in 11 games ... Made 18 total stops (nine solo hits) ... Had one tackle for loss ... Returned an interception 48 yards vs. UAB, the longest such return by a Gamecock the entire season ... Made a season-high four tackles in the win over Vanderbilt ... Was in on a tackle for loss vs. Clemson ... Broke up a pass vs. LSU.

2002 >> Redshirted.

2001 >> Played against Georgia, Mississippi State and Alabama as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL >> All-conference and all-district selection ... Played in the Florida vs. California All-Star game ... Among other players in that game were Chris Gamble (Ohio State), Adrian McPherson (Florida State) and Sean Taylor (Miami, Fla.) ... Had 134 total tackles, breaking the school record held by Buffalo Bills linebacker Sam Cowart ... Also had one interception and seven sacks ... Played for Coach Richard Burnoski at Mandarin High School.

PERSONAL >> Born July 10, 1983 ... Earned a degree in African American Studies in May, 2005 ... Father, Ken, played linebacker at Tennessee before transferring to Virginia Tech, where he earned All-America honors.