Joe Clarke Class: Sophomore Hometown: Tampa, Florida High School: Alonso Height / Weight: 6-3 / 191 Position: Wide Receiver

SCOUTING REPORT: A tall, rangy wide receiver with great hands ... very explosive after the catch ... will celebrate his 20th birthday when Miami plays its season opener at Cincinnati's Paul Brown Stadium.

2008: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned first-team all-conference honors as a senior ... played in Florida's high school all-star game ... a four-year letterwinner, he twice captained the Alonso Ravens ... in two seasons as a receiver, he caught 27 passes and averaged 18 yards per catch ... played for head coach Mike Heldt.

PERSONAL: Born September 5, 1989 ... son of Ron and Aida Clarke ... as a 12-year-old, he was diagnosed with a crippling disease that stopped him from walking for an entire year ... exercise science major.