C.J. Clark

Before Miami: Spent previous five seasons (2019-2023) at NC State…Finished Wolfpack career with 72 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and four sacks…Had 22 tackles, four tackles for loss and one sack in final year in 2023…Had career-high three sacks in 2022…Totaled career-high 24 tackles in 2020 season…Redshirted 2019 campaign.

High School: Played defensive line at North Stanly High School, helping lead team to NC 1AA state quarterfinals in final year…Finished career with 378 career tackles and 21 sacks…Forced nine fumbles…Had 83 tackles and six sacks in final year…Posted 89 tackles and nine sacks during dominant junior campaign…Ranked No. 186 recruit nationally, No. 5 recruit in North Carolina and No. 13 defensive tackle by Rivals…Rated four-star recruit.