Ben Lemming

Position:
Offensive Guard/Center
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Houston, TX
High School:
Strake Jesuit Prep

• Is expected to contend for the starting center position this fall despite missing spring practice due to surgery on his right shoulder • Is a versatile player that has shown an ability to play all three offensive line positions.

2005 & 2006 - Sophomore Season
Started the last seven games, six at right tackle and one at center • Made his first career start against South Florida • Versatile lineman who was a center last season and can also play guard • Played in the Georgia Tech and NC State games in 2005 before injuring his shoulder and receiving a medical redshirt • Was competing for the starting position before the injury.

2004 - Freshman Season
Played in eight games as a reserve offensive tackle.

Strake Jesuit College Prep
A three-year starter at Strake Jesuit, an independent high school in Texas • Served as team captain as a senior • Came from a run-oriented program at Jesuit, which was 10-0 during his sophomore season • Helped lead the Jesuit freshman team to a 10-0 record • His father, Jim, was an offensive tackle at North Texas State under Haden Fry • Coached by Ron Counter • Had a 3.6 GPA.

Personal
Son of Jim and Sandy Lemming • Born Benjamin James Lemming on October 2, 1985 • Enjoys playing guitar and singing • Pretended to be Emmitt Smith and Marc Broussard as a kid • Says the best word to describe him is "character" • Would like to improve his pass protection this season • Says the best thing about attending Carolina is that "it feels like home" • Business major.