Justin Perdue Hometown: Arden, N.C. High School: T.C. Roberson Height / Weight: 6- / 231 Position: FB Experience: 1L

Furman: Emerged from spring practice listed as Furman's No. 3 fullback behind returning projected starter Brandon Berry and experienced backup Al Means...should provide quality depth...sustained a fractured leg following spring drills and underwent surgery...expected to be ready for fall drills...began his career as a walk-on tight end...made the switch to fullback in the spring of 2003 after injuries sidelined virtually the entire corps of Paladin fullbacks...in addition to fullback, should also contribute on special teams. 2003 -- Saw action in all 11 games, contributing on special teams and as a backup fullback...rushed 15 times for 50 yards and a touchdown..had six carries for 23 yards against eventual Peach Bowl champion Clemson (28-17 loss)...ran three times for 10 yards and his first career touchdown versus Chattanooga (63-21 win)...scoring run came late in second quarter and helped Furman forge a 28-7 halftime lead...also had a 5-yard reception versus UTC...recipient of Furman's Academic Award for highest cumulative GPA following season...named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll. 2002 -- Registered action in all 12 games as a member of special teams...named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll. 2001 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility...named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.

High School: 2001 graduate of T.C. Roberson High School...football coach was Jerry Wilkins...high school teammate of Paladin tailback Brandon Mays and linebacker Josh Slagle... played tight end and linebacker...team went 7-5, beat Reynolds, Owen, and Asheville, and advanced into the second round of the state AAA playoffs for first time in school history.

Personal: Full name is Justin Freeman Perdue...son of Bill and Renee Perdue...born November 11, 1982...carries a 3.59 grade point average...business administration major.