2008 North Carolina Football

2008 NORTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL

2008 PLAYER BIOS

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for 1,778 yards and 25 touchdowns as a junior • Was the 2003 offensive player of the year in the Central Piedmont 4-A.

Personal First name is James, but goes by “Cooter,” a nickname given to him by his mother • Coached by Doug Illing • Son of James and Sonya Arnold • Born January 11, 1987 • African-American studies major.

Has played several different positions at North Carolina, including tailback, defensive back and wide receiver • Moved to wide receiver in the spring and played well • Pro- vides quality depth and should contribute on special teams.

2007 - Junior Season Played in seven games, primarily on special teams • Finished the season with three tackles • Had one assist vs. Maryland and two solo stops at Georgia Tech.

2006 - Sophomore Season Moved to safety in spring 2006 • Split time with senior D.J. Walker after Trimane God- ■ 2007 Pro Football Weekly Honorable-Mention All-America dard was lost for the season with a foot injury • Also played on special teams • Played ■ 2007 First-Team Freshman All-America by CollegeFootballNews.com, Scout.com and in all 12 games and started two (Furman & Miami) • Assisted on one tackle at Duke • Rivals.com Had one tackle against Notre Dame • Had four tackles, including three primary stops, ■ 2007 Honorable-Mention Freshman All-America by The Sporting News against Wake Forest, playing most of the game in place of injured starter D.J. Walker ■ 2007 First-Team Freshman All-ACC by The Sporting News • Posted two tackles against Virginia • Led the team with a career-high 12 tackles and forced a fumble against USF • Recorded six tackles and broke up a pass against Miami Has an opportunity to be a special player • Great quickness and • Posted six tackles (three solo) and had one pass breakup against Clemson • Made his knowledge of the game • Could contend for postseason honors first career start on the defensive side of the ball at safety against Furman • Posted eight • Enters the season as the starter at one of the defensive tackle tackles, including six primary stops, and had one tackle for loss and one forced fumble positions. against the Paladins • Saw extensive action against Virginia Tech and led the team with six tackles (all primary) and recovered a fumble. 2007 - Freshman Season One of 11 true freshmen to see action • Played 2005 - Freshman Season extremely well for a true freshman on the de- One of seven true freshmen to see action • Played in all 12 games and started fensive line, making three starts and play- the season opener at tailback • Rushed four times for 10 yards, including ing in all 12 games • Started against a long of five, at Miami • Had team highs of 11 carries and 64 yards at ECU, Virginia Tech and Miami • Fin- Louisville • Averaged 3.5 yards per carry in Carolina’s 31-17 victory ished the season with 26 tackles, 6.0 over Utah • Had eight carries for 28 yards, including a long of 12, and tackles for losses and 4.0 sacks caught a 15-yard pass against the Utes • Carried nine times for 39 • Posted four tackles and as- yards, including a season-best 15-yard run in the win over NC State • sisted on a 3-yard sack in Had a 15-yard reception on a screen pass against NC State • The re- the win over Duke • Had ception came on 2nd and 22, Carolina then converted the third down one tackle at Georgia and later scored a field goal • Did not start against Wisconsin, Tech • Played well in but had seven carries for 18 yards, including a long of 13 • Also the win over Maryland caught one pass for one yard against the Badgers • Just the sec- with four tackles and ond freshman to start the first game of the season since Charlie two quarterback hurries Justice in 1946 (Brandon Russell in 2000 was the other) • • Posted one tackle Rushed for 28 yards on nine carries in the season opener vs. at Wake Forest • Made Georgia Tech. a 14-yard sack on South Carolina QB Chris Smelley • Had Davie High School three tackles and a sack against the Student Sports Magazine All-America • Member of North Hurricanes • Started and recorded Carolina’s Shrine Bowl Team • Named first-team all-state his fi rst career sack in the Virginia by the Associated Press at both tailback and defensive Tech game • Finished the VT game with back • Only player to be on both offensive and defensive four tackles and 1.5 sacks • Had a productive all-state team • Earned league offensive Player of the Year game at No. 23 USF with fi ve solo tackles and a honors in 2003 and 2004 • Three-time all-conference • 4-yard tackle for loss • Made his fi rst career start at Ranked the No. 17 player in North Carolina by The Char- East Carolina and had a 2-yard tackle for loss • One lotte Observer • Played quarterback, running back, punter of eight true freshmen to see action in the fi rst game of and defensive back in high school • Finished his high the year, a 37-14 victory over James Madison. school career with 5,172 yards and 67 touchdowns, both MARVIN AUSTIN school records • As a senior, he gained 2,316 yards on the Ballou High School ground and scored 30 touchdowns • Picked off 10 passes, SuperPrep All-America • Parade All-America • Selected to returning two for game-winning touchdowns as a senior • Had nine intercep- play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl • Ranked the No. tions, including two for touchdowns as a junior • Selected to the Winston- 1 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 7 overall player Salem Journal’s All-Northwest Team as a running back as a junior • Rushed in the nation by Rivals • Defensive Player of the Year according to recruiting analyst Tom Lemming • Considered the No. COOTER ARNOLD - CAREER STATISTICS 1 defensive tackle in the country by PrepStar • Ranked the No. 2 defensive lineman in the country by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. Rushing Receiving 1 player in the Mid-Atlantic by SuperPrep • Earned all-metro honors Year No. Yards Avg. TD LP No. Yards Avg. TD LP from The Washington Post • Transferred from Coolidge High School to 2005 48 187 3.9 0 15 4 29 7.2 0 15 Ballou for his senior season and led team to the DC I-AA championship • Had 85 tackles, including 14 for losses and 17 sacks, as a senior • Had 26 tackles for Tackles losses and 29 sacks during final two season in high school • Coached by Moses Ware. Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2006 29 19 48 1.0-2 0-0 0 2 2 1 Personal 2007 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Son of Donna Johnson • Born Jan. 1, 1989 • Majoring in communications. Totals 31 20 51 1.0-2 0-0 0 2 2 1

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GETTING TO KNOW MARVIN AUSTIN On what reality show would you like to appear? The Apprentice What sport do you play the worst? Baseball Do you have any tattoos? No Favorite cereal? Honey Comb Favorite dessert? Nestle cookie with vanilla ice cream People say I look like: T-Pain If I could change the world in one way I would: educate African-Americans about money I never leave home without my: sunglasses What is your position coach’s favorite saying: What’s up freak? - John Blake If you could appear on the front cover of any magazine it would be: Forbes What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? Wade in the Water Who is your best friend on another team? Arrelious Benn, Illinois Enters the fall as the co-starter at left guard • Had his best spring at Carolina and has an How would your mother describe you? My baby opportunity to be a productive contributor on the offensive line. What is the best thing about Carolina? It’s a family At Carolina MARVIN AUSTIN - CAREER STATISTICS Saw action at left guard against James Madison and South Florida in 2007 as a junior • Played in five games in 2006, including Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Notre Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR Dame and NC State, primarily on special teams on extra points and field goals • Did not 2007 16 10 26 6.0-39 4.0-33 0 0 0 0 play in 2005 due to a back injury which required surgery • Redshirted in 2004. Totals 16 10 26 6.0-39 4.0-33 0 0 0 0 Union High School Career Highs: 5 tackles vs. USF (2007); 1.5 sacks at Virginia Tech (2007) Played offensive and defensive line at Union High School • Rated the No. 31 prospect in South Carolina by SuperPrep • Was a starter as a junior and senior • Played most of his career on the defensive line, but switched to offensive tackle as a senior • Had 60 tackles and six sacks as a junior.

Personal Born on May 25, 1986 • Son of Scott Holmes and Maria Cheek • Communications major • Favorite NFL teams as a kid were the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buc- caneers • Began playing football in the seventh grade after breaking a bone in his ankle while playing baseball • Has a tattoo of his mother’s name with a rose on it, symbolizing his love for his mother • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “College Hill” • Would most like to have dinner with Martin Luther King Jr., Alicia Keys and Jesus • Favorite food is chicken fettucini.

Made significant improvement throughout the season • Is a good blocker.

2007 - Freshman Season Played in seven games, primarily as a blocking tight end • Saw action in several two- tight end sets • Caught one pass for seven yards at South Florida • Redshirted in 2006.

Surry County High School Played both defensive end and tight end • Earned first-team all-state honors as a defensive end and second-team as a tight end in 2005 • Ranked the No. 24 player in Virginia by SuperPrep • Caught 20 passes for 400 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior • Accumulated 81 tackles (52 solo), including 13 sacks, and batted down six passes on defense • Caught 25 passes for 500 yards and five touchdowns as a junior, while also posting 70 tackles, seven sacks and two interceptions • Named second-team all-state on offense and defense as a junior • Coached by Ervin Jones • Played on the 1-A state Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2007 season • Played for Lee Johnson at championship basketball team as a junior and was named the state’s player of the year • Glenvar High School • Played tailback for three years, starting the last two • Rushed for Averaged over 20 points and 15 rebounds in basketball. 1,826 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior • Team captain as a senior • Was named fi rst-team all-district, district player of the year, fi rst-team all-region and second-team Personal all-state • Also selected fi rst-team All-Timesland • As a senior, help lead the team to the Son of Linda and Edward Barham • Born July 31, 1988 • Began playing football in the state playoffs for the fi rst time in more than a decade • As a junior, rushed for 1,636 ninth grade • Followed the Dallas Cowboys as a child • Favorite athlete as a kid was yards and 13 touchdowns • Also played point guard on the basketball team • Played Deion Sanders • Favorite musical artist is Lil Wayne • Says his position coach’s (Hagen) one game at Valley Forge Military Academy before tearing his ACL vs. Fork Union • Had favorite saying is “Finish!” • Favorite dessert is Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie • Would 94 rushing yards on eight carries before sustaining the injury • Did not begin playing most like to be on the reality TV show Survivor • If he could change the world, he would football until he was 15 because he moved overseas as a child and there was no football help out those less fortunate than he • If he could have dinner with three people dead or leagues available • People say he looks like actor Michael Clark Duncan from “The alive, he would invite Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neil and his high school basketball Green Mile” • Would most like to have dinner with Martin Luther King Jr., Huey P. New- coach • Has two tattoos that say “Only The Strong Survive” and “Only God Can Judge ton and Walt Disney • Would like to be on the reality TV show, “American Gladiators” Me” • Majoring in communications. • Enrolled in the General College • Born Carter Ross Brown on June 12, 1988 in Salem, Va. • Son of Judy Carter Brown.

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■ 2007 Sporting News First-Team All-ACC Freshman Saw signifi cant playing time last year, starting two games, and should be among the rotation in 2008. Had an excellent rookie campaign playing at cornerback and nickel back • Will challenge for a starting role this fall. 2007 - Sophomore Season Started against East Carolina and Virginia • Recorded three stops against No. 23 USF • 2007 - Freshman Season Credited with one solo stop against Virginia • Made his fi rst career start at East Carolina Finished second in the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year voting to teammate Deunta Wil- and had two tackles • Rotated at defensive tackle with Cam Thomas in Carolina’s 37-14 liams • One of 11 true freshmen to see playing time • Played in all 12 games and made victory over James Madison • Posted two tackles, both solo stops, and had one tackle for nine starts at either cornerback or nickel back • Moved to cornerback for the remainder loss for one yard. of the season after the South Carolina game • Averaged more than six tackles over the last four games • Recorded seven tackles, one tackle for loss and broke up a pass in the 2006 - Freshman Season win over Duke • Had three tackles at Georgia Tech • Posted 10 tackles and a 92-yard One of four true freshmen to see playing time • Played in four games as a reserve tackle, interception return for a touchdown against NC State • The 92-yard interception return including Virginia Tech, Furman, Clemson and Notre Dame • Finished the season with was the third-longest in school history • In the win over Maryland, had six solo tackles four tackles, including two primary stops and two assists • Assisted on two tackles at and broke up a pass • Made four tackles, one sack and 2.5 tackles for losses at Wake Notre Dame. Forest • Had four solo stops and one tackle for loss of two yards vs. South Carolina • Started at nickel back and had four tackles and his fi rst career interception against Miami Richmond County High School • Interception came at the UNC 8-yard line, stopping Miami’s potential scoring drive Ranked the No. 13 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 15 • Made three tackles at Virginia Tech • Recorded three tackles at No. 23 South Florida player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Member of North Carolina’s • Posted two tackles vs. Virginia • Had four tackles, including two solo stops, at East Shrine Bowl team • Had four tackles and two sacks in the Shrine Bowl victory over South Carolina • One of eight true freshmen to see action in the fi rst game of the year, a 37-14 Carolina • Helped lead Richmond County (13-1) to the third round of the state 4-A victory over James Madison • Tied for team-high honors with nine tackles, including six playoffs as a senior • Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team • tackles and three assists, and assisted on a tackle for loss. Ranked the No. 40 strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com • Three-time all-conference selection and the defensive player of the year in the Mid-Southeastern Maple Heights High School Conference • Registered 314 tackles and 27.5 career sacks in three years as a starter • Caught 37 passes for 985 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior • Versatile player who Had 122 tackles and 6.5 sacks as a senior • Coached by Ed Emory • A top wrestler his also saw time at running back, cornerback and safety and returned kicks and punts • senior season. Played at the same high school as UNC tight end Richard Quinn • Maple Heights finished 9-2 and ranked among the top 10 in Division II in Ohio • Caught five passes for Personal 130 yards in the first half against state runner-up Mentor High School before an injury Born October 21, 1987 • Exercise and sports science major • Would appear on the forced him to miss the second half • Coached by Jeff Rotsky. reality TV show “College Hill” if given the opportunity • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Japan Express • Began playing football at the age of 11 because all of his cousins Personal played and football is a tradition in his hometown • Says the best thing about Carolina is Son of Lisa and Charles “competing in the blue and white and learning from the best coaches” • Best friends on Brown Sr. • Born Feb. 7, other teams are Norman Whitley (ECU) and Melvin Ingram (South Carolina). 1989 • Began playing football at the age of 8 because TAVARES BROWN - CAREER STATISTICS his uncle and grandfather Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR were coaches • Followed the 2006 2 2 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Cleveland Browns as a kid • 2007 6 3 9 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 Has several religious tattoos • Totals 8 5 13 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 Has a pet named Duke • Fa- vorite cereal is Cookie Crisp Career Highs: 3 tackles vs. USF (2007) • Favorite cartoon characters are the Ninja Turtles • People say he looks like a model • If he could change the world in one way, he would stop racism • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Sutton’s Drug- store • Best friend on another team is Tyronne Lattimore of Miami of Ohio.

CHARLES BROWN Has the potential to be among the top punters in the ACC • Will be working with a new deep snapper this season • Continues to work on consistency with hang time and direc- CHARLES BROWN - CAREER STATISTICS tional punts • Helped solidify a position of need last year.

Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2007 - Junior Season 2007 42 17 59 5.0-10 1.0-3 2-101 4 0 0 Junior college transfer • Averaged 41.4 yards per punt on 64 attempts and had a Totals 42 17 59 5.0-10 1.0-3 2-101 0 0 0 season-long 64 yarder • More than a third of his punts were downed inside the 20-yard line • Only 3 of his 64 punts went into the end zone for a touchback • Punted six times Career Highs: 10 tackles at Georgia Tech (2007) for an average of 38.5 yards, including a long of 51, in the win over Duke • Averaged

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2008 PLAYER BIOS a season-low 34.4 yards on seven punts at Anderson High School Georgia Tech • Had fi ve punts for an average Ranked the No. 27 offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com • Member of recruiting of 48.0 yards, including a long of 60 yards analyst Tom Lemming’s All-Southeast Team • Ranked the No. 34 player in Florida by against NC State • Punted fi ve times for an SuperPrep • Called the “biggest and strongest Division 1-A recruit in Florida” by Super- average of 36.2 yards, including a long of 45, Prep • Had 56 pancake blocked and did not allow a sack all season for Anderson High and had two downed inside the 20-yard line School, which went 9-3 his senior season • Graded out over 80 percent as a senior on in the win over Maryland • Had fi ve punts for the offensive line • Earned first-team all-state honors in class 6A • Started on both sides a 42.6 average against Wake Forest • Had a of the ball for Hallandale High School as a junior • Coached by Mark James. 50-yarder that was downed inside the 1-yard line against the Deacons • Averaged 41.8 Personal yards on six punts with a long of 50 against Son of Mary Bryant • Born July 12, 1988 • Business major. South Carolina • Had a great day in the win over Miami, averaging 49.2 yards on four punts, including a long of 56 • Had two 56 yard punts and a 53 yarder against the Canes as he was named one of the coaches’ special teams players of the week • Had an outstanding day at Virginia Tech, punting six times for an average of 47.7 yards, including a long of TERRENCE BROWN 63 and downed two inside the 20-yard line • Punted six times for 227 yards, an average of 37.8 yards, including a long of 45 and downed one inside the 20-yard line, at USF • Punted four times for 152 yards, averaging 38.0 yards, with a long of 44 in the loss to Virginia • Punted six times for an average of 38.3 yards, including a long of 49 yards, in the loss at ECU • Had four kicks downed inside the 20-yard line • Boomed four punts for an average of 50.2 yards in Carolina’s 34-17 victory over James Madison • His fi rst career Returns as the probable starter at cornerback • Fast player who plays physical and has a punt at UNC was for 58 yards, followed by a second punt of 64 yards • Two of his four good work ethic. punts were downed inside the 5-yard line. 2007 - Freshman Season Fresno City College Started all 12 games at cornerback • Made 50 tackles, 4.5 tackles for losses, one sack, Averaged 39 yards per punt in each of his two seasons at Fresno City College • Pitched one interception and four pass breakups • Had six tackles, including two tackles for loss- for the Fresno City baseball team • Was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the es in the season fi nale win over Duke • Made three solo stops at Georgia Tech • Returned 2005 MLB draft • Three-year letterwinner at Bullard High School in Fresno • Earned all- an interception 76 yards for a touchdown against NC State and added six tackles and a section, all-conference and all-league honors. pass breakup against the Wolfpack • Had two tackles in the win over Maryland • Had three tackles, including his fi rst career sack at Wake Forest • Made four tackles against Personal South Carolina, including three solo stops • Had two tackles and a six-yard tackle for loss Son of Jobi and Terry Brown • Born April 24, 1987 • Psychology major. in the win over Miami • Posted three tackles at Virginia Tech • Recorded two tackles and had a pass breakup against No. 23 USF • Had a season-high 11 tackles, including 10 GETTING TO KNOW TERRENCE BROWN solo stops, vs. Virginia • Posted fi ve tackles, including four solo stops, in the loss at ECU What three people, dead or alive, would you like to have dinner with? Martin Luther • One of 21 freshmen to see action in the Tar Heels’ 37-14 victory over James Madison King Jr., Bob Marley, Great Grandfather Earl • Made his fi rst career start against the Dukes and had On what reality TV show would you most like to appear? The Amazing Race three tackles and a PBU • Redshirted in 2006. Do you have a tattoo? Yes, of a clinched fi st, representing unity. Favorite cartoon characters? Beavis & Butthead Southwest Onslow High School People say I look like: Ryan Gosling from The Notebook Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State If I could change the world in one way, I would: Stop hatred and spread love team in football and baseball • Considered the No. 17 Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill: Penang football player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Ob- What song would you sing if you were on American Idol? Wish You Were Here by server • SuperPrep’s 25th-ranked player in North Caro- Pink Floyd lina • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team What profession outside of football would you choose? Music producer • Rushed for 1,345 yards and scored 16 touchdowns If you have a pet, what is its name? I have a pet rabbit named Marley from the quarterback position as a senior • Also threw What sport do you play the worst? Tennis for 478 yards • Started at quarterback and defensive One word your mother would use to describe you? Compassionate back • Averaged 10 tackles per game and finished as the school’s career interception leader with 25 • Helped TERRENCE BROWN - CAREER STATISTICS lead Southwest Onslow to 2-A state titles in 2003 and 2004 • Team finished 10-3 in 2005 and advanced to Year Att Yds Avg. LP TB FC +50 I20 Blk the second round of the playoffs • Also played wide 2007 64 2650 41.4 64 3 11 13 24 0 receiver • Coached by Phil Padgett • A three-sport (foot- Totals 64 2650 41.4 64 3 11 13 24 0 ball, baseball, basketball) star in high school • Batted .424 (28 of 66) as a junior with 10 doubles, four home Career High: 64-yard punt vs. James Madison (2007) runs and 15 RBI • Made 14 appearances as a pitcher and was 3-0 with two saves and a 1.24 ERA • Coached by Eric Leary in baseball • Attended the same high school as former Carolina All-America Marcus Jones.

Personal Son of Monica and Tyrone Burney • Born February 14, 1988 • Communications major • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “Real World/Road Rules” • Has two tattoos, a cross and a Tiger • Favorite cartoon KENDRIC BURNEY character is Bugs Bunny • People say he looks like Chris Rock • Began playing football at age 8 • Previously played on the UNC baseball team, but will only play football in the future.

KENDRIC BURNEY - CAREER STATISTICS Has good size and agility • Lost nearly 50 pounds since arriving on campus last year • Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR Broke his wrist in the spring and missed nearly all of spring practice • Should be back at 2007 40 10 50 4.5-12 1-1 1-76 4 0 0 full strength in the fall • Will push for playing time at guard, but could also play tackle • Totals 40 10 50 4.5-12 1-1 1-76 4 0 0 Was an overwhelming choice as the team’s funniest player. Career High: 11 tackles vs. Virginia (2007)

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No. 19 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 14 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Played quarterback, safety and running back in high school • Ran the ball from the quarterback position more than he threw it, gaining 1,063 yards and scoring 15 touchdowns on the ground • Also passed for 585 yards and five scores as a senior • Threw for nearly 700 yards and rushed for approximately 850 yards and scored 13 touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Charlie Smith • Also played basketball.

Personal Son of Tammy and Bruce Pritchard • Born February 19, 1988 • Communications major • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Spanky’s • Favorite dessert is red velvet cake • Favorite cartoon character is Batman • Began playing football in the eighth grade • His mother would describe him as “energetic” • Would most like to be on the cover of ESPN the Magazine • Followed the Carolina Panthers as a child • Has a pet dog named Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2007 season • Lettered at Riverside High Cookie • Best friend on another team is Koyal George (NC State) • Says the best thing School where he helped lead the team to the 2006 4-AA state championship game, about Carolina is “representing your state in that Carolina blue jersey.” which they lost to Charlotte Independence • Coached by Tommy Blalock • Also played basketball • Member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society • Son of BRUCE CARTER - CAREER STATISTICS Goldie and Jesse R. Byrd • Born Curtis Randall Byrd in Durham, N.C. on April 17, 1989 Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR • Business major. 2007 16 9 25 2-2 0-0 0 3 0 1 Totals 16 9 25 2-2 0 0 3 0 1

Career High: 7 tackles at Georgia Tech (2007)

Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2006 season • Lettered three seasons in football at East Forsyth High School and was twice named the team’s top wide receiver • Coached by Todd Willert • Team advanced to the playoffs as a junior and senior • Also lettered twice in basketball • Son of Lisa and Alan Caldwell • His father, Alan, lettered three times at Carolina and was captain of the 1977 team that won the ACC title under Joined the team in 2007 after transferring from Furman • Born Hannibal Alexander Crisp Bill Dooley • Born August 27, 1988 • Business major. on Dec. 23, 1987 in Burlington, N.C. • Football coach was Sam Story at Williams High School in Burlington • Saw action at outside linebacker and strong safety • Posted 256 tackles and nine interceptions in his career • Served as team captain and earned all-area and first team Associated Press all-classification all-state honors as senior after totaling 116 tackles and six interceptions while leading his squad to a 14-2 record and state run- nerup finish • Mid-State Defensive Player-of-the-Year and Burlington Times-News Player- of-the-Year selection in 2005 • Tied a school record with three interceptions in Williams’ Mid-State Conference championship game victory • Tallied 84 tackles and three interceptions and garnered all-conference all-region honors as a junior in 2004 • Played bass in the school orchestra • His uncle, Pete Moore, played football at Duke and currently serves as assistant commissioner of marketing/development for the Southern Conference • Has a black belt in tae kwon doe • Exercise and sports science major.

Looks to improve on a solid freshman season in which he played in every game • Slowed in the spring with a knee injury that required surgery to repair the meniscus • Expects to be at full strength in the fall • Will compete for a starting spot.

2007 - Freshman Season Played in all 12 games and started seven • Played his best football down the stretch with 18 of his 25 tackles coming in the fi nal fi ve games • Had four tackles and recovered a fumble in the win over Duke • Played one of his best games at Georgia Tech with seven tackles and one tackle for loss • Had two tackles and a pass breakup at NC State • Posted three tackles in the win over Maryland • Had two tackles at Wake Forest • Also Started 24 straight games at right guard • Entering his third year as a starter • Has played on special teams • Saw limited action against USF due to a thigh bruise • Started made a tremendous recovery from a broken foot in 2005 that nearly ended his career. vs. Virginia and had two tackles before injuring his thigh • Made his fi rst career start in the loss at ECU and posted four tackles, including a 1-yard tackle for loss • One of eight 2007 - Junior Season true freshmen to see action in the fi rst game of the year, a 37-14 Carolina victory over Started all 12 games • Graded out at 74 percent with 27 knock-down blocks • Had fi ve James Madison • Blocked a punt in that game that was recovered on the 1-yard line knock-downs at Georgia Tech • Posted an 80 percent grade at NC State • Graded at 77 and led to a touchdown one play later • Forced to play the entire second half at outside percent at Wake Forest and 71 percent vs. South Carolina • Posted a 77 percent grade linebacker after Chase Rice left the game with an ankle injury • Participated in spring with two knock-downs against Miami • Had an 81 percent grade and four knock-downs practice after enrolling in January 2007 • Graduated from high school in 2006 and at Virginia Tech • Graded at 75 percent with four knock-downs at USF • Rated at 80 delayed his admission due to a knee injury. percent against Virginia • Recorded three knock-downs versus JMU.

Havelock High School 2006 - Sophomore Season SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 8 skill athlete in the country and the No. 7 Started all 12 games at right guard • Sprained his ankle against Wake Forest, but re- player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 33 safety in the country and the turned to the game and played nearly every snap • Played every snap against Miami

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CALVIN DARITY and South Florida because he grew to love it by watching with his father and grandfather • Favorite NFL • Posted five knockdown team as a kid was the Dallas Cowboys • If he could appear on a magazine cover, it blocks against Furman • would be Ebony as the man of the month • Says the best thing about Carolina is the Named the coaches’ “family atmosphere.” offensive player of the game after the Virginia SHAUN DRAUGHN - CAREER STATISTICS Tech game • Made his Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR first career start against 2007 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Rutgers at right guard Totals 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 and had three knock- down blocks.

Previous Did not see action in 2005 after breaking his foot in the spring • Red- shirted in 2004.

Lincoln High School Considered the No. 1 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 4 offensive guard in the nation by ESPN’s Tom Lemming • SuperPrep All-America • Ranked as Rivals’ No. 48 player in the country regardless of position • Played in the Califor- nia/Florida All-Star game • Ranked the No. 27 senior in ■ 2007 Academic All-ACC Florida by SuperPrep • Earned All-Big Bend honors from the Tallahassee Democrat and was first-team Class 4A • Re- Former walk-on who was awarded a scholarship after 2008 spring practice • Will garded as a top run blocker who moves exceptionally well • Team contend for the starting position at center. was 9-3 as a senior and 12-1-1 during his junior campaign • Lincoln won the Florida state title in his sophomore season • Totaled 57 At Carolina pancake blocks and graded out at 88-percent as a junior • An Saw considerable action in relief of Scott Lenahan at center in 2007 • Started six games outstanding student with a 3.9 GPA on a 4.0 scale • Coached and played on 267 offensive snaps • Posted ﬁ ve knock-down blocks on the season, by David Wilson. including four at Virginia Tech • Graded out at 80 percent against Virginia • Joined the team as a walk-on in the fall of 2005 • Redshirted in 2005 • Four-year starter and Personal two-year captain at Riverside High School in Durham • Participated in the Shrine Bowl His grandfather played for the San Francisco 49ers • Son of Daniel and Donna Darity • • Played in the East-West All-Star game • Coached by Tommy Blaylock • Also was a Born February 5, 1986 • African-American studies major • Favorite food is lasagna • captain on the lacrosse team • Named an Advanced Placement Scholar with distinction. Favorite dessert is ice cream • Started playing tackle football in the ninth grade • Would most like to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated • Has a dog named Bart. Personal Son of Donna Dyer and Fred Battaglia • Born December 16, 1986 • English major • If he could have dinner with any three people dead or alive, he would choose FDR, Jeremy Piven and Brett Favre • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “The Real World” • Favorite cartoon character is Scooby Doo • People say he looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger from Pumping Iron (“The hair does it”) • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Bin 54 • Has a cat named Murray • Would most like to appear on the cover of GQ.

Good special teams player who also provides solid depth in the defensive backfield.

2007 - Freshman Season Saw action in 11 games, primarily on special teams • Played against James Madison and Virginia at safety • Finished the season with ﬁ ve tackles, including three solo stops and two assists • Had two tackles against James Madison, one at South Florida and two at NC State • Redshirted in 2006. Redshirted in 2007.

Tarboro High School Woodland Hills High School Three-year starter • Ranked the No. 10 player in North Carolina and the No. 30 athlete Ranked among the top 30 players in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 62 in the country by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 12 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com • Named second-team AP all-state honors • Considered the No. 18 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Played in the 4A classification • Named first-team all-conference by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette quarterback, defensive back, linebacker and tailback in high school • Named first-team • Named to the Tribune East Fab 22 • Selected to play in the East-West all-star game • 2A all-state by NC Preps • Gained 1,452 rushing yards on 253 carries and scored 21 Helped lead team to a 10-3 record as a junior and also had 25 tackles as a defensive touchdowns as a senior • Named player of the year by the Daily Sentinel and offensive lineman • Coached by George Novak • Three-sport star who also plays basketball and player of the year by the Rocky Mount Telegram as a senior • Also earned all-league track. honors • Won Eastern Plains Offensive Player of the Year, Daily Southerner Player of the Year and Red Zone Player of the Week honors three times as a senior • Rushed for 952 Personal yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Jeff Craddock. Son of Sharon Dykes • Born May 10, 1989 • Business major • Would most like to appear on the reality show, “The Apprentice” • One word his mother would use to describe Personal him is “humble” • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Top of the Hill • Followed his Son of Shirley and Kenneth Draughn • Both of his parents are ministers • Born December hometown Pittsburgh Steelers as a kid • Best friend on another team is Rob Gronkowski 7, 1987 • Communications major • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show at Arizona • Would most like to appear on the cover of GQ • If he could change the “College Hill” • People say he looks like Nelly, LL Cool J and Curious George • Favorite world in one way, he would “preach the word of Jesus Christ.” restaurant in Chapel Hill is Japan Express • Began playing football in the fourth grade

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Has made solid progress in two seasons in Chapel Hill and enters the season fi ghting for Has the versatility to play tailback or fullback • Has good hands and can catch the ball the starting spot at defensive end • Played tackle during his redshirt season of 2006, but out of the backfi eld. move to end last year. 2007 - Freshman Season 2007 - Freshman Season Finished second on the team with 321 yards rushing on 92 carries • Scored a team-high Played in six games with a season-high 11 snaps vs. James Madison and NC State • fi ve rushing touchdowns • Also caught 10 balls for 73 yards • Saw action in all 12 Had three tackles and a tackle for loss on the season • Made his biggest play of the year games • Rushed for 10 yards and a touchdown on six carries at Georgia Tech • Carried when he dropped a Maryland running back for a 4-yard loss on fi rst and goal, eventu- four times for 10 yards and had a 5-yard catch at NC State • Ran for 37 yards on eight ally forcing the Terps to kick a fi eld goal • Redshirted in 2006. fourth-quarter carries in the win over Maryland • Also named one of the Tar Heels’ special teams players of the week in the victory over the Terps • Rushed for 18 yards on South Columbus High School fi ve carries at Wake Forest • Carried 11 times for 23 yards against South Carolina • Ranked the No. 18 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 25 Ran for 169 yards over a fi ve-quarter stretch against Virginia Tech and Miami • Rushed player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 51 defensive for a career-high 95 yards on 25 carries against Miami and added four catches for 39 tackle in the country and the No. 17 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • All-area yards (134 total yards) • Scored the fi rst TD of the game on a 39-yard run • Made his selection by The Wilmington Star-News • Three-year starter • Recorded 65 tackles as a fi rst career start against the Canes and was named one of the team’s co-offensive play- senior • Helped lead South Columbus to a 12-2 record and the quarterfinals of the state ers of the week by the coaching staff • Posted 74 yards on 11 fourth-quarter carries at 2-A playoffs • Posted 65 tackles, 16 tackles for losses and five sacks as a junior, helping Virginia Tech • Scored his third touchdown against the Hokies and posted a 25-yard run lead South Columbus to a 9-2 record • Coached by Joey Price. • Added two catches for 25 yards for a total of 99 yards of total offense in Blacksburg • Rushed for three yards and added a 4-yard catch at USF • Had 23 yards on eight Personal rushes at East Carolina and a 6-yard reception • Also had a two-point conversion Son of Larry and Bobbie Elleby • Born April 25, 1988 • Communications major • reception against the Pirates • Rushed 11 times for 28 yards and scored two touchdowns Would most like to appear on the reality show, “Big Brother” • Has a tattoo of Jesus in the 37-14 victory over James Madison • Scored on runs from two and one yards • Christ carrying a cross, representing “anything is possible” • Favorite cartoon character Redshirted in 2006. is Batman • Would most like to appear on the cover of GQ • Has always been a Caro- lina fan since he was a kid • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Mayflower • Says the John F. Kennedy High School best thing about Carolina is “We are a family.” Rushed for more than 2,000 yards and scored 21 touchdowns as a senior • Ranked the No. 43 running back in the country by Rivals.com and the No. 27 player in Ohio • GREG ELLEBY - CAREER STATISTICS Considered the No. 44 player in the Midwest, a six-state region, by SuperPrep • Rushed Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR for 2,511 yards and scored 30

2007 2 1 3 1.0-4 0-0 0 0 0 0 touchdowns in his junior season ANTHONY ELZY Totals 2 1 3 1.0-4 0-0 0 0 0 0 • Had one game in which he rushed for 470 yards on 22 carries and scored seven touchdowns • Twice rushed for more than 400 yards in a game and twice scored seven touchdowns • Was the second-leading rusher in the Ohio as a junior • Named first-team all-state, All-Northeast Ohio and was twice named the state’s Division 5 offensive player of the year • Coached by Tony Napolet.

Personal Son of Robin and Tony Elzy • Born July 11, 1987 • African- Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2007 season • Enrolled in the General College American studies major. • Earned all-conference and all-area honors in 2006 as a lineman at Chapel Hill High School • Coached by Isaac Marsh • Served as team captain and named the squad’s 2006 lineman of the year • Also participated in track and ﬁ eld • Has earned Eagle Scout badge • Father is Jeff Garnica, who lettered at UNC from 1985-88 and was a ﬁ rst-team All-ACC center and third-team All-America • His father is the last Tar Heel to win the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the league’s top offensive lineman.

ANTHONY ELZY - CAREER STATISTICS Rushing Receiving Year Att Yards Avg. TD LP Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP 2007 92 321 3.5 5 39 10 73 7.3 0 20 Totals 92 321 3.5 5 39 10 73 7.3 0 20

Career Highs: 95 yards rushing vs. Miami (2007); 39 yards receiving vs. Miami (2007); 39-yard run vs. Miami (2007)

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Redshirted in 2007 • Suffered a major left knee injury in practice last year and did not Enters his senior season as one of the most experienced wide receivers on the team • Has participate in spring workouts • Will be limited to non-contact drills this fall. played in 24 consecutive games • Set the UNC wide receiver record in the bench press (405 lbs.) and power clean (353 lbs.). Southwest Edgecombe High School Ranked the No. 20 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Member of recruiting ana- 2007 - Junior Season lyst Tom Lemming’s All-Southeast Team • Ranked among the top 30 weakside defensive Second on team with 417 receiving yards • Recorded 29 catches and two touchdowns ends in the country by Rivals • Earned area defensive player of the year honors • Had • Posted two catches for 17 yards at Georgia Tech • Had a team-best 63 yards on four 78 tackles, 11 sacks and 26 tackles for losses as a senior • Led a defense that limited catches at NC State • Made three receptions for 32 yards in the win over Maryland • opponents to 10.5 points and 193.8 total yards • Two-time first-team all-conference • Had four catches for 24 yards vs. South Carolina • Missed the Miami game due to a Recorded 98 tackles, 27 tackles for losses and 12 sacks as a junior • Named Defensive quad injury • Held to one catch for four yards and a 4-yard run at Virginia Tech • Tal- Player of the Year by the Rocky Mount Telegram and Wilson Daily News • Coached by lied two catches for 22 yards at USF • Had seven grabs for a career-best 139 yards Raymond Cobb. against Virginia for his second career 100-yard game • Had two catches for 29 yards at ECU • Made four catches for 87 yards and career-best two touchdowns against James Personal Madison • Scored on a career-long 65-yarder on the third play of the game and added Son of Elizabeth and Linwood Euwell • Born July 1, 1989 • Communications major an 8-yarder • Named UNC’s co-offensive player of the week. • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “College Hill” • Favorite cartoon character is Goofy • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is B’Skis • Followed the San Diego 2006 - Sophomore Season Chargers as a kid • Would most like to appear on the cover of Vibe • People say he Entered the season with zero career receptions, but finished second on the team with looks like Chris Tucker • Began playing football at the age of 11 because his parents 38 catches for 486 yards and one touchdown • Had a career-best 39-yard touchdown encouraged him to do so. catch on a pass from Joe Dailey in the first quarter of Carolina’s 45-44 victory at Duke • Finished the Duke game with four receptions for 71 yards • Made one reception for 20 yards against NC State • Caught three passes for 57 yards, including a long of 25, against Georgia Tech • Had two catches for 12 yards at Notre Dame • Tied for team high honors with four catches for 49 yards, including a career-long of 35, against Wake Forest • Caught one pass for 14 yards at Virginia • Had two receptions for 28 yards, including 18 yards, against USF • Caught three passes for 35 yards, including a long of 18, against Miami • Had one reception for 14 yards at Clemson • Tied for the team high with three catches for 26 yards, including a long of 13, in the 45-42 win over Furman • Caught three passes for 40 yards and a touchdown against Virginia Tech • The touchdown, an 18-yard pass from Cam- Redshirted in 2007 • Enrolled at Carolina in January 2007 after spend- eron Sexton, was the first of Foster’s career ing one semester at Milford Academy • Suffered a knee injury last fall that • Had 11 receptions for 120 yards against prevented him from participating in practice until this spring. Rutgers • It was the first time a Carolina player had at least 10 receptions in a game since Jar- Ballou High School warski Pollock caught 11 passes against NC State Ranked the No. 4 player in Washington D.C. by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 28 in 2003 • Had six catches for 54 yards in UNC’s player in the Mid-Atlantic, which includes Delaware, West Virginia, Washington fourth-quarter TD-scoring drive that cut the lead D.C. and Maryland, by SuperPrep • Three-time all-conference selection • Washington to 21-16 • The 11 catches are the most ever by a Post All-Metro selection • As a senior, posted 53 tackles and had seven interceptions • Carolina sophomore in a game. Scored nine touchdowns, including five on special teams • Played quarterback, running back, defensive back and wide receiver in a playoff game • Coached by Noel Cyrus. 2004-2005 Played in five games as a reserve wide receiver in Personal 2005, but did not have a catch • Also played on spe- Son of Lisa and LeCount Fantroy • Born cial teams • Redshirted in football in 2004 • Walked Oct. 24, 1988 • Business major • If on to the 2005 NCAA champion UNC basketball he could eat dinner with three people, team following the Continental Tire Bowl and played dead or alive, he would choose Deion in five basketball games. Sanders, Sean Taylor and his mother • Would most like to appear on the reality Boiling Springs High School TV show, “Wild’n Out” • If he could change the world in one way, he BROOKS FOSTER Ranked the No. 11 prospect in South Carolina by would help the homeless • Began playing football at age 6 because he wanted to SuperPrep • Ranked among the top 25 players in be around his father more often • Best friend on another team is Nico Scott of Syracuse. South Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Caught

BROOKS FOSTER - CAREER STATISTICS Year Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP 2005 - - - - - 2006 38 486 12.8 2 39 2007 29 417 14.4 2 65 Totals 67 903 13.5 4 65

Career Highs: 139 yards vs. Virginia (2007); 11 receptions vs. Rutgers (2006) 100-Yard Games: 139 vs. Virginia (2007), 120 vs. Rutgers (2006)

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56 passes for 759 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior • Returned 10 kickoffs for 275 yards and scored two touchdowns • Member of South Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Caught four passes for 72 yards in the Shrine Bowl • Caught 35 passes for 500 yards and scored eight touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Jeff Snipes, a former assistant coach of NC State’s Dick Sheridan.

Personal Son of Bobby and Vanessa Foster • Born on April 9, 1986 • Would like to switch places for a day with Julius Peppers • Says there are many great things about attending Caro- lina, but the best is “getting a great education” • Pretended to be Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders, Marcus Allen and Robert Brooks growing up • Majoring in management and society.

FOSTER FILLS ANY ROLE Saw signiﬁ cant playing time this spring due to the injury to starting left tackle Kyle Jolly • By Adam Lucas, TarHeelBlue.com Will contend for playing time this fall after redshirting in 2007.

Even Brooks Foster has a little trouble Palm Bay High School describing where he fi ts in the North Carolina Ranked among the top 100 prospects in Florida by the Orlando Sentinel • Earned first- offense. team all-state honors in the 5A classification by the Florida Sportswriters Association • In Carolina’s deep and talented pool of re- Also named first-team All-Space Coast • Played in Florida’s North-South All-Star Game • Also played in the Central Florida All-Star Game • Coached by Dan Burke. ceivers, some have distinct job titles. Brandon Tate is the blazer. Hakeem Nicks is the go-to Personal big-play man. And Foster? Well… Son of Carl Gaskins Sr. • Born July 13, 1989 • Enrolled in the General College. “I don’t know how you describe my role,” he says. “I’m the versatile guy. I can do my 2008 PLAYER SURVEY job, or I can do Hakeem’s job, or I can do Brandon’s job.” On what reality TV show would you most like to appear? Whatever his job description, the senior has been a productive member of one of Carolina’s most talented position groups. He has 67 career catches and THE REAL WORLD 32% three career touchdowns, and his 14.4 yards per catch and 29 receptions as a COLLEGE HILL 18% junior ranked second on the roster in each category. SURVIVOR 14% In some ways, he’s a benefi ciary of the attention paid to Nicks and Tate. THE AMAZING RACE 10% With opposing defenses forced to double-cover at least one of them, it can open some seams for Foster. But having such talent on the fi eld at the same position Others receiving votes: The Apprentice - 6%; The Bachelor - 4%; Iron Chef, I Love also means he’s unlikely to ever gain the status of a featured receiver. New York, Big Brother, Wild N Out, Fear Factor, Deal or No Deal, The Contender, The Boiling Springs, S.C., native doesn’t seem to mind. Instead, he’s fo- Joes vs. Pros - 2% cused on gaining consistency, especially after an up-and-down sophomore campaign that saw him catch 14 passes and a touchdown in the fi rst two games but What offensive player will surprise people the most? then amassed just 24 receptions and zero touchdowns over the fi nal 10 games. RASHAD MASON, WR 26% Since then, he’s focused on turning his raw skills into a deeper understand- GREG LITTLE, TB 14% ing of football. “I felt like I was a fairly complete receiver when I came into college, but I COOTER ARNOLD, WR 12% needed to improve all aspects of my game,” Foster says. “The biggest part of BROOKS FOSTER, WR 10% that has been studying the game. And that doesn’t mean just in the fi lm room. You can do a lot of studying on the fi eld, too. You can do it through experi- Others receiving votes: OT Carl Gaskins, QB Cameron Sexton, WR Brandon Tate, ence.” RB Anthony Elzy, RB Devon Ramsay, FB Bobby Rome, WR Kenton Thornton - 4%; OL Morgan Randall, TB Ryan Houston, QB T.J. Yates, OG Aaron Stahl - 2% In fact, he’s the most experienced receiver in that gifted group and one of just a handful of seniors on a youthful Tar Heel offense. That doesn’t mean he’s What defensive player will surprise people the most? planning to become a boisterous center of the huddle, instead preferring to lead by example, but he still has lofty goals for 2008 in an offense that has proven to ALERIC MULLINS, DT 14% be creative enough to get the ball into the hands of playmakers. QUAN STURDIVANT, LB 14% “I’m going to play a bigger role this year,” he says. “To this point, I’ve kind RICHIE RICH, CB 12% of laid back. But this is my last year. I have to step forward and do what I can KENDRIC BURNEY 10% do, and I know I can do that.” Others receiving votes: DE Darius Powell - 8%; DT Cam Thomas, CB Johnny White - 6%; DB Melvin Williams, LB Mark Paschal, GETTING TO KNOW BROOKS FOSTER CB Jordan Hemby, LB Chase Rice, DE Greg Elleby - 4%; S Deunta Williams, LB Brian On what reality TV show would you most like to appear? The Real World White, LB Kennedy Tinsley, S Da’Norris Searcy, DT Tydreke Powell - 2% What is your favorite cereal? Cinnamon Eggos What is your favorite dessert? Ice cream and brownie with fudge Who is the funniest person on the team? People say I look like: LeBron James and Marvin Harrison KEVIN BRYANT, OL 50% What is one word your mother would use to describe you? Responsible RICHIE RICH, CB 14% If I could change the world in one way, I would: Help less fortunate children At what age did you begin playing football and why? Eight, because I went to my BRANDON TATE, WR 8% older cousin’s football games CARTER BROWN, RB 8% What football team did you follow as a kid? San Francisco 49ers, because they were JOHNNY WHITE, TB 8% good and I liked Jerry Rice What is your pet’s name? I have a dog named Cola Others receiving votes: PK Trase Jones - 6%; QB Mike If you could appear on the cover of a magazine, what would it be? GQ Paulus, CB Matt Merletti, WR Kenton Thornton - 2% What is the best thing about Carolina? Atmosphere

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GETTING TO KNOW TRIMANE GODDARD On what reality TV show would you most like to appear? The Amazing Race What sport do you play the worst? Golf People say I look like: Will Smith If I could change the world in one way I would: Eliminate drugs from our society If I owned a racehorse, I would name it: Big Money What is your favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill? Sutton’s Drugstore At what age did you begin playing football? At the age of 10, because I was so competitive in everything Who is your favorite musical artist? Jay-Z If you could appear on the cover of one magazine, what would it be? Forbes What profession outside of football would you choose? Professional baseball player What is the best thing about Carolina? The atmosphere All-ACC candidate • Most experienced player in the defensive backfi eld with 18 career starts • Did not participate in the spring while recovering from a broken bone in his wrist 15 yards and assisted on one tackle against Utah • Assisted on two tackles against • Injury originally occurred during the 2007 season, but Goddard continued to play NC State and returned a kickoff 17 yards • Registered one tackle against Louisville • throughout the year. Had four tackles, including three solo and one assist, at Virginia • Made two tackles against William & Mary. 2007 - Junior Season Started all 12 games at safety • Ranked tied for second on the team with 59 tackles Roanoke High School and was second with two interceptions • Finished second in the ACC with three forced Ranked one of the best players in North Carolina by every major recruiting service • fumbles • Led the team with fi ve pass breakups • Had one tackle and broke up a pass One of the 10 best cornerbacks in the nation by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 7 player in against Duke • Made four tackles and forced a fumble at Georgia Tech • Had seven North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 6 player in North Carolina tackles at NC State • Posted a season-high 10 tackles, including eight solo stops and two by Rivals • Member of the North Carolina Shrine Bowl Team • Caught a touchdown assists in the win over Maryland • Also had an interception that led to a fi eld goal and pass and ran for another in North Carolina’s 21-12 victory over South Carolina’s all- broke up a pass against the Terps • Recorded seven tackles, including four solo stops, at stars • Named Mr. Football in Class 1-A • Earned Associated Press all-state honors three Wake Forest • Had fi ve tackles, including four solo stops, and assisted on a tackle for times • Named the Washington Daily News (N.C.) Offensive Player of the Year • Played loss against No. 7 South Carolina • Also broke up two passes against the Gamecocks defensive back, quarterback and tailback in high school • Earned all-state honors on • Forced a fumble and had three solo tackles in the win over Miami • Had two tackles, defense three times • Rushed for 1,881 yards and 25 touchdowns while playing quarter- including one tackle for loss, at Virginia Tech • Recorded eight tackles, including seven back as a senior • Also threw for 900 yards and 11 touchdowns • Posted 102 tackles, solo stops and one assist, at No. 23 South Florida broke up 18 passes and had four interceptions • Made two tackles, including a 1-yard tackle for TRIMANE GODDARD • Finished his junior season with 1,857 rushing loss, forced a fumble and broke up a pass in the yards, 800 yards passing and 39 total touchdowns loss to Virginia • Posted fi ve tackles, including three • Had 124 tackles and six interceptions as a junior solo stops, in the loss at ECU • Had fi ve tackles and • Finished his career with more than 5,000 rushing picked off a pass in Carolina’s 37-14 victory over yards and scored 64 touchdowns • Posted more James Madison. than 375 tackles and picked off 21 passes • Team was 29-15-1 over four years with Goddard in the 2006 - Redshirt lineup • Coached by Donnie Kiefer. Fractured his foot after the 2005 season and re- fractured the same foot in 2006 fall camp in a non- Personal contact exercise • Redshirted in 2006. Son of Christopher and Debra Moore • Born on April 5, 1986 • Would like to switch places for a 2005 - Sophomore Season day with NFL cornerback Dre’ Bly • Selected No. Played in all 11 games and started the last six at 31 because of Bly • Says the best word to describe strong safety • Posted 53 tackles, 2.5 tackles for him is “energetic” • His dream vacation is earning losses • Had a team-best three interceptions, broke a trip to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii • Sociology major. up five passes and recovered a fumble • Had seven tackles at Virginia Tech • Had seven tackles and picked off a pass against Duke • Made a career-high 11 tackles against Maryland • Recorded six tackles and one pass breakup in the win over Boston College • Had a team-high nine tackles and made his first two career interceptions at Miami • It was the first two-interception game for a Tar Heel since Jacoby Watkins vs. Georgia Tech in 2004, a span of 17 games • Made his first career start in the win over Virginia • Finished with three tackles, a tackle for loss, broke up a pass and had a quarterback hurry • His pass breakup led to Cedrick Holt’s interception on Virginia’s final offensive play • Posted four tackles, had one tackle for loss and recovered a fumble in the win over Utah • Had two tackles in the win over NC State.

2004 - Freshman Season True freshman who played in every game as a backup cornerback and on special teams • One of 13 true freshmen to see action • Had nine kickoff returns for 175 yards, an average of 19.4 and a long of 46 yards • Had 16 tackles, TRIMANE GODDARD - CAREER STATISTICS including eight primary stops and eight as- Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR sists • Made one tackle and had one kickoff 2004 8 8 16 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0 return for 15 yards in the Continental Tire 2005 36 17 53 2.5-6 0-0 3-1 5 0 1-0 Bowl against Boston College • Had one 2007 41 18 59 2.5-2 1-1 2-0 5 3 0-0 tackle and one kickoff return for 12 yards Totals 85 43 128 5.0-8 1-1 5-1 10 3 1-0 in the win at Duke • Returned two kickoffs for 37 yards in the win over Wake Forest 2007 Season Highs: 10 tackles vs. Maryland; 1 INT vs. JMU, Maryland • Made three tackles against Virginia Tech Career Highs: 11 tackles vs. Maryland (2005), 2 interceptions vs. Miami (2005), 3 • Returned one kickoff for 13 yards against PBU’s vs. Virginia (2005) No. 4 Miami • Had one kickoff return for

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Redshirted in 2007. Is ﬁ nally healthy after battling injuries each of the last two seasons • Could contend for a starting position at cornerback • Has great speed, just needs experience. Pearl-Cohn High School Helped lead Pearl-Cohn High School to a 10-4 record and the semifinals of the state At Carolina playoffs • Had 478 yards receiving and three touchdowns • Averaged 31.9 yards per Played on special teams in 2007, but did not record a tackle • Played in three games in reception as a senior • Picked off four passes on the defensive side of the ball • Team- 2006 before tearing the ACL in his left knee at Clemson and missing the remainder of the mate of Rashad Mason • Coached by Tony Brunetti • Also ran track. season • Has six career tackles, all in 2006 • Saw action against Virginia Tech, Furman and Clemson • Had five tackles against the Tigers, including three primary stops and two Personal assists. Son of Toni and John Gupton-Knight • Born April 18, 1988 • Business major • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “The Real World” • Has a tattoo of a cardinal Freedom High School to represent his mother’s favorite bird • People say he looks like Snoop Dogg • If I owned Considered the best defensive back in North Carolina • Did not play cornerback full- a racehorse, I would name it “Santa’s Little Helper” • Began playing football at the age time until his senior year • Ranked the No. 18 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • of 5 because he liked running • Favorite football team as a kid was the Dallas Cowboys Ranked the No. 23 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Led Freedom to because of Deion Sanders. an 8-3 record as a senior with seven interceptions • Also returned kicks and rushed for 750 yards • Coached by Tim McMahon • Played at the same high school as former Tar Heel tailback Leon Johnson.

Personal Son of Jas and Irene Hemby • Born on July 21, 1987 • Communications major.

Redshirted in 2006 • Did not see any action in 2007.

Bartram Trail High School Three-year starter on the offensive line • Ranked among the top 100 players in Florida by SuperPrep, the Tallahassee Democrat and Rivals.com • Member of the Florida Times- Union Super 24 team in Northeast Florida and a preseason Super 11 Team selection • Ranked one of the top 12 offensive linemen in Florida by the Orlando Sentinel • Considered the No. 44 ranked offensive tackle in the country according to Rivals.com • Named all-county first-team as a junior and senior • Played in the North-South all-star game in Florida • Also played tight end • Helped lead Bartram Trail to its first district Redshirted in 2007. title in 2005, posting an 8-4 record, and advancing to the semifinals of the state playoffs • Did not allow a sack as a junior and graded out over 95 percent • Earned all-county Perry Traditional Academy honors by the St. Augustine Record • Had approximately 40 pancake blocks as a junior Ranked among the top 30 players in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 79 • Coached by Darrell Sutherland • Also played basketball and earned all-county and all- offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com • Named first-team 3A all-state by the conference honors • An all-state performer in track and field. Associated Press • Named Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33” team • First-team all- city honors as a senior • Earned All-WPIAL honors as a junior • Helped lead team to an Personal 11-2 record and a city-league title • Had 47 pancake blocks as a senior • Coached by Son of Melonie and Barry Handerson • Born July 19, 1988 • History major • If he Bill Gallagher • Also participates in track and field • could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, he would choose Julia Roberts, King Arthur and Ghandi • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “The Bachelor” Personal • People say he looks like The Rock • If he could change the world in one way, he would Son of Turley and Leroy Holland • Born March 26, 1989 • Pharmacy major • People “cure cancer” • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Gourmet Kingdom • Did not begin say he looks like teammate Mike Dykes • If he could have dinner with three people, dead playing football until he was 16 years old at the urging of his high school coach • Says or alive, he would choose Martin Luther King Jr., Jessica Alba and Barry White • Favorite the best thing about Carolina is “the environment and the education” • Would choose to dessert is strawberry cheesecake • Says the one word his mother would use to describe be a history professor. him is “consuming” • Says he would never leave home without his “character” • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Top of the Hill • Began playing football at the age of 14 because his sister made him do so • Says the best thing about Carolina is “the people.”

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Butler went 10-3 • Earned all-area honors as a junior and senior • Averaged more than seven yards per carry in his career • Coached by Mike Newsome • Averaged 17 points and 11 rebounds as a forward on the basketball team.

Personal Son of Kim Singleton and Anthony Houston • Born July 23, 1989 • Enrolled in the Gen- eral College • If he could invite three people to dinner, dead or alive, he would choose Brandon Jacobs, Beyonce and Jesus • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, Survivor • Has 24 tattoos • Favorite cartoon character is Spongebob Squarepants • People say he looks like NBA star Carmelo Anthony • Wants to be a teacher if he does not play professional football • If he owned a racehorse, he would call it “Champion.”

Joined the team as a walk-on in 2007 • Competing for playing time at deep snapper as the Tar Heels look to replace two graduated seniors • Played for Scott Braswell at Hog- gard High School in Wilmington, N.C. • Selected to play in the East-West All-Star Game as a senior • Earned all-conference honors as a senior • Also played baseball and basketball • Born Mark Anthony House on Nov. 27, 1988 in Wilmington, N.C.

Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2007 season • Was a three-year starter at inside linebacker at S.F. Austin High School in Austin, Texas • Earned all-district honors • Served as team captain • Named to Max Emfinger’s All-America list • Registered 133 tackles, forced four fumbles, recovered four fumbles and picked off a pass for a touchdown as a senior • Also a standout baseball player in high school, lettering three times • Named a Top Guns showcase selection as a pitcher • Pitched a perfect game • Intended to play college baseball before injury derailed his career • Was a two-time academic all- district selection • Named to academic honor roll all four years and was a Hall of Honor A powerful running back who is not afraid of contact • Has lost weight since last year member • Born James Hayden Hunter on March 23, 1989 in Austin, Texas • Political and is quicker and stronger after a year in the offseason conditioning program • Should science and communications major. see signiﬁ cant playing time again in 2008 after a successful freshman season.

2007 - Freshman Season One of 11 true freshmen to play • Saw action in seven games • Bruising back fi nished fourth on team with 145 rushing yards on 44 carries • Carried once at NC State • Had one carry for one yard vs. Maryland • Rushed for 17 yards on four carries at Wake For- est • Ran for 18 yards on just fi ve carries against South Carolina • Rushed for 13 yards vs. Miami • Ran for 54 yards on 18 carries at Virginia Tech • Saw fi rst career action at USF and rushed for a team-best 43 yards on 11 carries in the second half • Scored fi rst career TD against the Bulls on a 5-yard run. RYAN HOUSTON Butler High School SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 7 player in North Carolina and the No. 21 running back in the coun- Versatile lineman who has played guard, center and tackle • Enters the season as the try by Rivals • Considered backup to Garrett Reynolds at tackle • Has improved his strength at Carolina and should the No. 9 player in North compete for playing time in the offensive line rotation. Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 20 running 2007 - Freshman Season back in the country by Scout. Played in six games, including contests against James Madison, Virginia, Virginia Tech, com • Member of Tom Lem- Miami, Georgia Tech and Duke • Had two knockdown blocks. ming’s All-America team • Member of the Rivals250 Butler High School all-star team • Member of Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Ranked the No. 30 tight end in the North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl country and the No. 20 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • One of the top 35 team • Named to the East- players in North Carolina according to SuperPrep • Played tight end, offensive guard Meets-West National All-Star and defensive end in high school • Projects as an offensive lineman in college • Caught Game • Rushed 377 times as 16 passes for 200 yards, two touchdowns and a two-point conversion during his senior a senior for 2,219 yards and campaign • Helped lead Butler high school to a 10-3 record and the second round of 32 touchdowns • Became the 4-AA state playoffs in 2005 • Earned all-conference honors as a senior at tight end the all-time leading rusher and was honorable mention at guard as a junior • Named to the Charlotte Observer’s and touchdown maker in regional second team at tight end • Finalist for the Charlotte Touchdown Club’s Roman Mecklenburg County, which Gabriel Award for Academics • National Honor Society member • Had a GPA over 4.0 includes the city of Charlotte • throughout high school • Law Explorer’s Club member • Coached by Mike Newsome. As a junior, rushed for 1,910 yards and 34 touchdowns as Personal Son of Cynthia and Michael Ingersoll • Born January 9, 1988 • Enrolled in General Col- RYAN HOUSTON - CAREER STATISTICS lege • If he could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, he would choose Michael Rushing Receiving Jordan, Julius Caesar and the President of the U.S. • People say he looks like Christopher Year Att Yards Avg. TD LP Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP Reeves in Superman and David Hasselhoff • The one word his mother would use to de- 2007 44 145 3.3 1 10 - - - - - scribe him is “motivated” • Began playing football in the eighth grade, the first time he Totals 44 145 3.3 1 10 - - - - - was allowed • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the Carolina Panthers • Would choose to sing Stairway to Heaven by Led Zepplin if he were a contestant on American Idol. Career Highs: 54 yards at Va. Tech (2007); 18 carries at Va. Tech (2007)

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selected by Richmond Times Dispatch • KYLE JOLLY Team won the Virginia Division I championship as a junior • Thought to be the first player from Powhatan County to receive a Division I-A scholarship • Outstanding youth swimmer • Coached by Mike Henderson.

Personal Son of Eric and Joan Jolly • Born on July 22, 1987 • Majoring in exercise and sports science.

Moved to defensive end late in spring practice • Played well in the spring game and will remain on defense this fall.

At Carolina Played on special teams in 2007 • Saw action on one play against Virginia Tech in GETTING TO KNOW KYLE JOLLY 2006, but received a medical redshirt due to a wrist injury. What three people, dead or alive, would you most like to have dinner Providence Day High School with? Barry Sanders, Julius Caesar, Ranked the No. 15 tight end in the country and the No. 7 player in North Carolina by Genghis Khan Rivals.com • Considered the No. 13 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer What is your favorite dessert? • Named to the Charlotte Observer’s regional first team at tight end • Named the No. Banana Pudding 25 tight end in the country by ESPN.com • Named the No. 13 player in North Carolina People say I look like: Geico Cavemen (when I had long hair) and No. 28 tight end in the country by Scout.com • Ranked the No. 21 player in North If I owned a racehorse, I would name it: Sloth Carolina by SuperPrep • Played in the private school Shrine Bowl • Earned first-team What is your favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill? Bin 54 all-state honors in tight end • Caught 67 passes for 10 touchdowns, playing primar- What football team did you follow as a child? Detroit Lions because of Barry Sanders ily at wide receiver and tight end, over his final two seasons in high school • Made 39 What is your pet’s name? I have a dog named Amy receptions for 497 yards and four touchdowns as a senior • Versatile athlete that also Who is your best friend on another team? Michael Allen, James Madison played H-Back and defensive end • Had 12 tackles, two sacks and three pass breakups What is your position coach’s favorite saying? Don’t make a mountain out of it. - Sam in limited time at defensive end • Coached by Keith Flynn • All-state in track in the high Pittman jump • All-Charlotte Observer track team • Once high jumped 6 feet, 6 inches in a prep On what magazine would you most like to appear on the cover? GQ track meet • 2003 4A state championship basketball team member (Vance High School) What profession outside of football would you choose? Athletic director • 2005 NC state basketball champions AAU, 17 and under.

Personal Son of Lillie and Vince Jacobs • Born September 16, 1987 • Management and society major.

2007 - Freshman Season Played in eight games, primarily on special teams, and as a backup cornerback • Saw action on a season-high 38 snaps vs. Miami • Finished the season with nine tackles, including seven solo stops and two assists • Had a career-high three tackles vs. Miami and at Wake Forest • Posted one tackle vs. James Madison. Broke the fi fth metatarsal in his left foot and missed all of spring practice • Should be healthy for the fall and enters the season as the starter at left tackle. Shelby High School Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team as an athlete • SuperPrep’s 2007 - Sophomore Season 22nd-ranked player in North Carolina • Ranked the No. 41 running back in the country Started all 12 games at left tackle • Posted a 78 percent grade with 31 knock-downs and the No. 24 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 24 player on the season • Registered an 89 percent grade and four knock-downs in the win over in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl Duke • Graded at 80 percent with three knock-downs at Georgia Tech • Graded out team • Rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown and was named MVP in Shelby’s 26-18 at 80 percent with four knock-downs vs. Maryland • Graded at 75 percent with a pair victory over Reidsville in the 2-AA state title game • Four-year starter at running back of knock-downs at Wake Forest • Registered fi ve knock-downs in the win over Miami and defensive back • Rushed for 1,331 yards on 182 carries and scored 16 touchdowns • Recorded an 84 percent grade and four knock-downs at Virginia Tech • Rated at 83 as a senior • Also returned 10 punts for 168 yards and a touchdown and seven kickoffs percent at USF • Had an 85 percent grade against Virginia • Graded at 72 percent with for 252 yards and a score • Had 52 tackles, five interceptions and returned one for a fi ve knock-downs at ECU • Made fi rst career start at left tackle vs. JMU and recorded two touchdown • Rushed for 981 yards and 10 touchdowns and had 13 receptions for 254 knock-downs. yards and a touchdown as a junior • Coached by Chris Norman.

Previous at Carolina Personal Saw action as a reserve tackle and on special teams on extra points in 2006 • Redshirted Son of Pamela Petty and Allen Jolly • Born September 13, 1987 • Communications in 2005. major.

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Ranked among the top 30 players in Virginia by SuperPrep • Three-year starter on offense and defense at tight end and defensive tackle • Earned all-state private school honors as a tight end and defensive tackle • Named first-team All-Richmond Metro • Caught TAVORRIS JOLLY - CAREER STATISTICS 15 passes with five touchdowns and registered 70 tackles as a senior • Voted team MVP Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR and offensive MVP • Named first-team All Virginia Commonwealth Conference tight 2007 7 2 9 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 end and first-team All-VCC defensive tackle • First-team All Metro Offensive Tackle as Totals 7 2 9 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

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Hillside High School SuperPrep All-America • USA Today All- America selection • Ranked the No. 2 player in the state of North Carolina and the No. GREG LITTLE 6 athlete in the country by SuperPrep • Member of Tom Lemming’s All-America team • Has been hailed by most recruiting analysts as “the most versatile player in the country” • Excelled at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, linebacker, safety and cornerback while helping Hill- side to a 10-3 finish • As a senior, had 55 catches for 969 yards and nine touchdowns as a receiver, 800 yards on 140 carries and Joined the team as a walk-on during the 2005 season • Played for the 2002 state cham- 14 touchdowns as a running back and four pionship team at Burlington Cummings • Coached by Steve Johnson • Also participated interceptions on defense • Returned one in track and field • Earned all-conference honors in the 110 meter hurdles and triple interception for a touchdown • Named the jump • USA Track & Field all-region in the triple jump • Member of the National Honor Gatorade Player of the Year in North Caro- Society • Born Jabir Aaron Jones on Feb. 11, 1985, in New York • Son of Sharon and lina • All-conference selection • Coached by Everett Jones • Psychology major. Ray Harrison • Also competed in basketball and track and field.

Personal Son of Gail and Gregory Little • Born May 30, 1989 • Enrolled in the General College.

Joined the team prior to the 2007 season • Played football for Tim Bennett at Roanoke Rapids High School • Four-year letterwinner who earned all-conference honors every season • Also a four-time all-county and all-area selection • Played in North Carolina East-West all-star game • Played quarterback and was the place-kicker • Was among Rivals.com top 10 athletes in North Carolina in his junior year • Also played basketball, GETTING TO KNOW GREG LITTLE baseball and soccer • Three-time all-conference selection in basketball as a shooting guard • Led the conference in scoring • Played on a traveling soccer and baseball team On what reality TV show would you most like to appear? Fear Factor • His cousin, Emily Mohorn, is a cheerleader at Carolina. What tattoo do you have? “Hustle - he uses strength to lift everyone” People say I look like: LeBron James and Greg Oden What is one way your mother would describe you? A mess If I owned a racehorse, I would call it: Kickstart What is your favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill? Sutton’s Drugstore At what age did you begin playing football and why? At 7 because my best friend was playing What football team did you follow as a kid and why? Miami Hurricanes, because the players had multi-colored, reﬂ ective visors Who is your best friend on another team? Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame What song would you sing if you were a contestant on American Idol? I Get So Weak In the Knees - SWV What three people, dead or alive, would you like to have dinner with? Jay-Z, Lauren London and Meagan Good

Is an electrifying player when the ball is in his hands • Has good speed and the ability GREG LITTLE - CAREER STATISTICS to take contact and shed tacklers • Enters the season as the starter at tailback • Walked on to the North Carolina basketball team following the football season and played in 10 Rushing Receiving games, scoring fi ve points • Set UNC record for a tailback in the long jump (10’-7.5”) Year Att Yards Avg. TD LP Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP 2007 59 300 5.2 2 38 13 99 7.6 1 22 2007 - Freshman Season Totals 59 300 5.2 2 38 13 99 7.6 1 22 Versatile rookie who played in all 12 games • One of 11 true freshmen to play • Ran for 300 yards and two scores on 59 carries and had 13 catches for 99 yards and a receiv- Career Highs: 154 yards rushing vs. Duke (2007); 26 carries vs. Duke (2007) 50 yards ing TD • Averaged 5.1 yards per game, a team-best for tailbacks • Moved from wide receiving vs. South Carolina (2007); 4 receptions vs. South Carolina (2007) receiver to tailback for the fi nal two games and rushed for 247 yards • Also averaged 13.2 yards on 11 kickoff returns • Starting his second straight game at tailback, carried 26 times for a career-best 154 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime against Duke • Also caught two passes for 11 yards vs. the Blue Devils and was named one of UNC’s offensive players of the week by the coaches • Started at tailback for the fi rst time at Georgia Tech and ran for 89 yards on 24 carries • Also caught three passes for 13 yards for 102 total yards from scrimmage • Had three catches for 22 yards and returned two kickoffs 30 yards at NC State • Carried twice for seven yards vs. Mary- land • Ran for 12 yards and had a 22-yard kickoff return at Wake Forest • Broke out with 79 total yards (50 rec., 29 rush) against South Carolina • Scored fi rst career TD on an 18-yard reception • Lined up under center and ran the ball four times vs. the Game- cocks • Also caught four passes, including a long of 22 yards • Had a 9-yard rush in the win over Miami • Caught one pass for three yards vs. JMU.

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DARRIUS MASSENBURG - CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2007 8 3 11 1.0-1 0-0 0 1 0 0 Totals 8 3 11 1.0-1 0-0 0 1 0 0

Career High: 4 tackles vs. James Madison (2007)

Ranked the No. 15 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep and The Charlotte Observer • Ranked among the top 30 in North Carolina by Rivals.com • As a senior, had 68 tackles, seven sacks, four blocked punts, one interception and two fumble recoveries • Also had three receptions for 71 yards and two touchdowns • Tow-time team defensive MVP • Named the Northern Carolina Conference Lineman of the Year in 2004 • Earned all-area and all-conference honors as a junior and senior • Had 118 tackles and three Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2007 season • Played four years of club punt blocks as a junior • Posted 103 tackles, four interceptions and three fumble recover- football at UNC before joining the varsity team • Played for Charlie Groves at Lee County ies as a sophomore • Finished his career with 284 tackles, seven blocked punts and five High School • Two-year letterwinner • Earned academic all-conference honors as a interceptions • Roanoke Valley Defensive Player of the Year in 2003 • Coached by Tim junior and senior • Member of the National Honor Society • Born Brett Matthew Long on Bennett • Three-time all-conference basketball player • 2004 Homecoming King. Nov. 30, 1985 in Greensboro, N.C. Personal Son of Tina Debro • Born June 19, 1987 • African-American studies major • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the Atlanta Falcons • Has six tattoos, including two R’s under each arm representing his hometown of Roanoke Rapids • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show “College Hill” • Began playing football in sixth grade • Has two pet dogs, Sheeba and Roscoe • Would most like to have dinner with Martin Luther King, Jr., Lisa Raye and Will Smith.

Tall wideout with good hands and speed • Had a great spring where he began to insert himself as a big play threat • Redshirted in 2007.

Pearl-Cohn High School SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 6 wide receiver in the country by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 2 player in Tennessee by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 14 wide receiver in the country by Scout.com and the No. 18 wide receiver by Rivals • Considered the No. 4 prospect in Tennessee by Rivals • Member of the Rivals250 all-star team • Fin- Excellent special teams player who will battle for playing time at safety this fall. ished his senior season with 26 catches for 610 yards and 13 touchdowns as Pearl-Cohn 2007 - Freshman Season High School went 10-4 and advanced to the semifinals of the state playoffs • Earned all-region, all-mid state and all-state honors as a senior • Missed his junior season due One of 11 true freshman to play • Played in 10 games, primarily on special teams • Had to injuries from a car accident • Is a childhood friend of UNC basketball player Brandan four tackles, including stops against East Carolina, Miami, Wake Forest and Georgia Wright • Teammate of Brian Gupton • Coached by Tony Brunetti. Tech.

Personal St. Ignatius High School Son of Mailena Benson • Born January 25, 1989 • Business major. Played running back, receiver and defensive back at St. Ignatius • Rushed for 1,113 yards, averaged 5.6 yards per carry and scored 12 touchdowns before suffering a toe injury late in the season • Team won its first six games before Merletti injured his toe • Averaged 10.6 yards on 16 receptions and made three interceptions • Named first-team All-Northeast Lakes district • Coached by Chuck Kyle • Also competed in track.

Personal Was a ball boy for the Cleveland Browns when Butch Davis was Cleveland’s head coach • Son of Patricia and Lew Merletti, the Browns chief administrative officer • Born July 18, 1988 • Enrolled in the General College • Would most like to have dinner with Jesus, Pat Tillman and his grandfather • Favorite dessert is lava cake from Fleming’s Steakhouse • People say he looks like Mario Lopez (A.C. Slater in Saved By The Bell) • Began playing football at the age of 7 because the other parents were upset he was tackling their kids in soccer • Followed the Cleveland Browns as a kid • Outside of football, he would choose to be in the U.S. Secret Service.

MATT MERLETTI - CAREER STATISTICS Broke a bone in his wrist during the offseason and missed spring practice • Should be Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR completely healthy in the fall and will contend for a starting spot at defensive end. 2007 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Totals 4 0 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2007 - Freshman Season Played in eight games • Saw his most extensive action early in the season, including a season-high 40 plays against James Madison • Had one tackle at Wake Forest • Posted one assist in the Miami victory • Had one tackle at Virginia Tech • Posted one stop at No. 23 USF • Had two tackles vs. Virginia • Posted one tackle in the loss at ECU • One of 21 freshmen to see action in the Tar Heels’ 37-14 victory over James Madison • Posted four tackles, including three solo stops, and had one tackle for loss, one pass breakup and one quarterback hurry • Redshirted in 2006.

Roanoke Rapids High School/Hargrave Military Academy Played at Hargrave Military Academy in 2005 • Named first-team all-state by the As- sociated Press and NCPreps.com • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl Team •

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Came on strong at the end of last season, earning four consecutive starts • A powerful ■ 2007 First-Team All-ACC by Rivals.com player with good quickness • Plays well against the run. ■ 2007 Second-Team All-ACC by The Associated Press ■ Set single-season school record in 2007 with 74 receptions 2007 - Sophomore Season ■ Ranks10th at UNC in career receiving yards (1,618) and 10th in career receptions Started fi ve games, including the last four of the season against Maryland, NC State, (113) Georgia Tech and Duke • Had two tackles in the win over Duke • Played his best game of the year against the Yellow Jackets with two tackles, an 8-yard sack, one forced fum- Does everything well, including receiving, running after the catch and blocking • Very ble, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup • Had one tackle against the Wolfpack determined individual • Already owns several school records and could set the school • Earned his fi rst career start in the win over Maryland and recorded his fi rst career sack career receiving yards record in just his third year in the program • Has a catch in 22 of • Matched his season-high with three tackles at Wake Forest • Registered one tackle and 23 games played • Has fi ve career 100-yard receiving games. a quarterback hurry in the win vs. Miami • Had one tackle at 2007 - Sophomore Season Virginia Tech • Made his fi rst ALERIC MULLINS Set a single-season school record with 74 catches for 958 yards and fi ve touchdowns career start at No. 23 USF and • The 958 yards are the third most in school history • Finished second in the ACC with had two tackles • Assisted on 79.8 receiving yards per game and third with 6.17 catches per contest • Caught at one tackle vs. Virginia • Had least eight passes in four of the last eight games • Had at least two receptions in each two tackles in the loss at ECU • game • Set Carolina’s single-season reception record in the fi nal game of the season Was one of 10 players on the with six catches for 38 yards against Duke • Had his fi fth career 100-yard game with defensive line to see action in seven catches for a season-best 162 yards and a score at Georgia Tech • Scored on a Carolina’s 37-14 victory over 14-yard pass from T.J. Yates • Made fi ve catches for 56 yards at NC State • Caught James Madison • Posted three eight passes for 88 yards and a 30-yard touchdown in the win over Maryland • Named tackles, including 1.5 tackles one of the team’s offensive players of the week for his efforts • Had a career-best nine for loss. catches for 87 yards at Wake Forest • Despite playing on an injured ankle in the second half, matched a 2006 career-high with eight Received a waiver from the catches for 114 yards NCAA Initial Eligibility Waiver against South Caro- Committee allowing him to lina • Surpassed the practice with the team in 2006, 1,000-yard receiving but not play • Is listed as a mark for his career in junior and has two years of the win over Miami • eligibility, but can earn back Posted team-highs of another year of eligibility by fi ve catches and 76 meeting academic performance yards vs. the Canes • benchmarks. Sprung Brandon Tate on his 54-yard reverse East Wake High School with a key down-fi eld SuperPrep All-America • block • Registered Ranked the No. 2 player in a career-best eight North Carolina and the No. 14 catches for 94 yards defensive lineman in the country at Virginia Tech • by SuperPrep • Ranked the Made a team-best No. 3 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine three catches for Bowl team • Earned all-conference honors four consecutive seasons • Named the confer- 32 yards at USF • ence player of the year • Led East Wake to an 8-3 record and into the second round of Had his third career the North Carolina playoffs • Named East Wake MVP • Earned all-state honors as a 100-yard game sophomore • Posted 92 tackles, 9.5 sacks and 22 tackles for a loss to go along with four against Virginia fumbles on defense • Also saw time at fullback and gained 106 yards and scored five with 113 yards and touchdowns on 10 carries • Ranked the No. 29 defensive tackle in the country by Rivals. two touchdowns on com • Ranked the No. 31 defensive tackle in the country by Scout.com • Coached by seven catches • Had Jimmy Williams. a 4-yard score late in the fi rst half and Personal added an impressive Son of Stacey Mullins • Born April 4, 1986 • African-American studies major • Would 53-yard catch-and- most like to have dinner with Jay-Z, Dave Chappelle and Bill Clinton • Began playing run TD in the third football at the age of 15 • Would sing “If This World Were Mine” if he were a contestant quarter • Had six on American Idol • Outside of professional football, he would choose to be a teacher catches for 77 yards, HAKEEM NICKS and coach • Would most like to appear on the cover of XXL magazine.

HAKEEM NICKS - CAREER STATISTICS Year Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP 2006 39 660 16.9 4 83 ALERIC MULLINS - CAREER STATISTICS 2007 74 958 12.9 5 53 Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR Totals 113 1618 14.3 9 83 2007 11 8 19 3.5-11 2-9 0 1 1 1 Totals 11 8 19 3.5-11 2-9 0 1 1 1 Career Highs: 171 yards at Notre Dame (2006); 9 receptions at Wake Forest (2007) 100-yard Games (5): 171 at Notre Dame (2006), 117 at Duke (2006), 114 Career High: 3 tackles vs. James Madison, Wake Forest (2007) vs. South Carolina (2007), 113 vs. Virginia (2007), 162 at Georgia Tech (2007)

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2008 PLAYER BIOS including a 37-yard score at East Carolina • Caught two passes for 21 yards in the win tional debut in his first career game, starting against Rutgers and catching seven passes over James Madison. for 63 yards and a touchdown • His seven catches tied the single-game school record for a freshman • Caught his first touchdown on a two-yard pass from Joe Dailey to cut the 2006 - Freshman Season Rutgers lead to 21-16. Started all 11 games that he played, missing one game (South Florida) with an ankle sprain • Named All-ACC freshman by The Sporting News and a freshman All-America Independence High School by The Sporting News (honorable-mention) and Rivals.com (second-team) • Led the team SuperPrep All-America • EA Sports First-Team All-America • Ranked the No. 8 player and set Carolina single-season records for receptions (39) and receiving yards (660) by in North Carolina and the No. 22 wide receiver in the country by SuperPrep • Named a freshman • Ranked third in the ACC in receiving yards per game (60.0) and eighth MVP of the 4-AA state championship game after leading Independence (15-0) to a in receptions per game (3.6) • Had seven receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown in 38-19 win over New Bern • Had eight receptions for 205 yards and two touchdowns (11 Carolina’s 45-44 victory at Duke • It was his second 100-yard receiving games of the and 80 yards) in Independence’s 92nd-straight victory • Did not lose a game in his high season • Hauled in an 83-yard touchdown catch, the fifth-longest pass play in UNC his- school career • Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team • Named tory, in the first quarter against Duke • Caught four passes for 36 yards, including a long the Charlotte Observer Offensive Player of the Year • Ranked the No. 4 player in North of 19, against Georgia Tech • Had his best game as a Tar Heel with six catches for 171 Carolina and No. 31 wide receiver in the country by Rivals.com • Considered the No. yards and two touchdowns in the loss at Notre Dame • Set a UNC single-game fresh- 9 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Member of North Carolina’s man record with 171 yards receiving at Notre Dame • Hauled in a 72-yard touchdown Shrine Bowl team • Caught a 37-yard touchdown pass in the Shrine Bowl • Had three pass from Joe Dailey which ties for the 20th-longest pass play in school history • Had catches for 42 yards in the Shrine Bowl • Ranked first in the state of North Carolina with three catches for a team-high 84 yards, including a career-best 44-yarder in the fourth 93 receptions for 1,819 yards and 20 touchdowns, including 10 in the playoffs, as a se- quarter to the WF 3-yard line • Led the team with three catches for 40 yards, including nior • Had three straight games with 10 or more catches • Coached by Tommy Knotts. a long of 24, at Virginia • Did not play against USF due to a high ankle sprain against Miami • Caught a 37-yard pass at the Clemson 2-yard line in the first half, which led to Personal Carolina’s only score of the day • Suffered a high ankle sprain on that play and did not Son of Vernice Simpson and Robert Nicks • Born January 14, 1988 • Communications return • Had one reception for 17 yards at Clemson • Made two catches for 60 yards major. against Furman, including an incredible 40-yard reception at the Paladins 6-yard line, which led to a field goal • Also had three kickoff returns for 50 yards, including a long GETTING TO KNOW HAKEEM NICKS of 19, against Furman • Led the team with five receptions for 35 yards, including a long How many tattoos do you have and what is your best one? I have eight tattoos and of 19, against Virginia Tech • Also had a 28-yard kickoff return against the Hokies • my favorite is the cross with the face of Jesus Named ACC Rookie of the Week after his performance against Rutgers • Had a sensa- What is your favorite dessert? Cheesecake What is your favorite cartoon character? Johnny Bravo NICKS SAYS TIME IS NOW People say I look like: Gerald Wallace of the Charlotte Bobcats By Adam Lucas, TarHeelBlue.com If I could change the world in one way, I would: Help foster kids and the homeless If I owned a racehorse, I would name it: Let’s Get It Hakeem Nicks has done most everything a At what age did you begin playing football: At the age of 10 because I loved all sports Who is your best friend on another team? Doneal Mack, basketball player at Memphis wide receiver can do during his Carolina ca- What profession outside of professional football would you choose? Coaching reer. He set a single-season school record with What is the best thing about Carolina? The athletic, academic and social environment 74 receptions last season and also holds the Tar On what reality show would you most like to appear? Survivor Heel freshman records for receptions (39) and What is your favorite cereal? Honey Comb receiving yards (660). He’s in position—as just a junior—to challenge the school records for career receptions and career receiving yards. With a phenomenal catch and run, he made what Butch Davis called “one of the most inspirational plays I’ve seen in 33 years of coaching” against Virginia. So it’s a little surprising when Nicks responds so quickly to the question of whether there’s anything he hasn’t yet accomplished in his Tar Heel career: “I haven’t won,” he says. “I haven’t been to a bowl yet in my college career, and it’s time to get that done.” That’s a high priority for Nicks, who arrived at Carolina by way of the sto- ried Charlotte Independence program and never lost a game in his high school career. Adjusting to the parity of the college game and going just 7-17 in his fi rst two years in Chapel Hill has been a challenge. Versatile player who has played wide receiver and running back at Carolina • Began his “That fi rst year was hard,” Nicks says of his 3-9 freshman campaign. “I career as a quarterback. knew before I got here that there would be a lot more competition at the ACC level. I wasn’t expecting to win every single game. But I defi nitely want to win 2007 - Freshman Season more than we have so far.” Played on special teams • Practiced at running back, wide receiver and defensive back during the 2007 season • Redshirted in 2006. The Charlotte native is convinced that the offense is in place to score plenty of points—and post plenty of wins. The unit showed fl ashes of that potential in Great Valley High School 2007, but was halted by a revolving door at tailback and, eventually, an injury Two-year starter at quarterback and a four-year starter at defensive back • Also played to record-setting freshman quarterback T.J. Yates. running back and wide receiver as a freshman • Selected to the Big 33 all-star game Now Greg Little is entrenched at tailback and Yates is healthy, which means between Pennsylvania and Ohio • Played in the Valor Bowl, the Chester County all-star coordinator John Shoop fi nally has a full set of weapons to deploy. game • Had more than 1,000 yards passing and rushing as a senior and had 19 touch- Nicks is still the acknowledged big-play master—Shoop loves the fact that downs • Ranked among the top 50 players in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com • Passed for 1,815 yards and 15 touchdowns and rushed for 950 yards and eight touchdowns as a his 6-foot-1 receiver can take a short pass at midfi eld and turn it into a long junior • Also made 34 tackles and picked off five passes • Led Great Valley to the district play, but is also versatile enough to be a strong target down around the goal championship game and the No. 8 ranking in Pennsylvania as a junior • Earned all-state line—but he’s not the only threat. honors as a junior • Also returned kicks • Coached by Gary Phillips. “Our offense is going to shock people,” Nicks says. “We have a lot of skilled players who make plays. If teams focus on me, Brandon Tate is on the Personal other side and Brooks Foster is in the middle. And we’ve got Greg running the Lived in Durham, N.C. for six years before moving to Pennsylvania • Son of Cloyce ball and a talented quarterback. We really are deep.” Parker • Born March 21, 1988 • Communications major. Deep enough, perhaps, to turn some of those narrow 2007 losses into victories? “No doubt,” Nicks says with the conviction of a man who understands what it takes to manufacture a winner. “This is our time.”

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GETTING TO KNOW MARK PASCHAL What three people, dead or alive, would you most like to have dinner with? Princess Diana, Mother Theresa and my grandfather On what reality show would you most like to appear? Deal or No Deal? People say I look like: Kevin James (Doug Heffernan on King of Queens) What are your favorite musical artists? The Allman Brothers, Jimmy Buffett If you could appear on the cover of any magazine, what would it be? Time What profession outside of professional football would you choose? Pro golfer What football team did you follow as a kid? North Carolina, because my dad went here and always took me to games. If you could change the world in one way it would be: World peace What are your favorite restaurants in Chapel Hill? Los Pos and Top of the Hill When did you start playing football? Fifth grade Earned the starting middle linebacker spot coming out of spring practice • Has worked Favorite cereal? Frosted mini-wheats hard to improve his play over the last three seasons • Finished the 2007 season with a 17-tackle performance vs. Duke. Favorite cartoon character? Doug Funnie One word your mother would use to describe you: Busy 2007 - Junior Season Played in all 12 games and started four at middle linebacker, including the last two games of the season against Georgia Tech and Duke • Played his best game of the season in the 20-14 overtime win over Duke with a career-high 17 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for losses and one pass breakup • Had seven tackles and one tackle for loss against the Yellow Jackets • Had three tackles against NC State • Assisted on one tackle against Maryland • Recorded his fi rst career interception vs. South Carolina and added two tackles, including a tackle for loss • Had two tackles in the win over Miami • Posted three tackles at Virginia Tech in a starting role • Made his fi rst start of the season at No. 23 USF and had fi ve tackles, including one tackle for loss • Made four tackles, all solo, and had a 3-yard tackle for loss vs. Virginia • Posted six tackles, including two solo stops and four assists, in the loss at ECU • Made three tackles in UNC’s 37-14 victory over James Madison.

2006 - Sophomore Season Played in all 12 games and started against Rutgers • Posted one solo stop against Duke Had a good spring and will compete for playing time this fall • Throws a catchable ball • • Had two solo stops against NC State • Finished second on the team with six tackles (all Has improved his arm strength • Completed 10 of 16 attempts for 163 yards in the 2008 primary stops) against Georgia Tech • Also had a 1-yard tackle for loss against the Yel- Spring Game • Saw extensive duty this spring while T.J. Yates was out with a shoulder low Jackets • Recorded four tackles, including three primary stops, against Wake Forest injury • Redshirted in 2007. • Had two tackles against Virginia • Posted one tackle against USF • Had one tackle at Miami • Saw limited action at Clemson, injuring the same knee he hurt against Furman, Christian Brothers Academy but did have one tackle • Played, but sprained his knee, against Furman • Played as a SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 1 player in New York by SuperPrep • Ranked backup in the Virginia Tech game, but still saw plenty of action and made two tackles • the No. 4 pro-style quarterback in the country by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 7 Made his first career start against Rutgers and had three tackles at middle linebacker • quarterback in the country by PrepStar • Named the New York state Gatorade Player of Also plays on special teams. the Year • Member of Tom Lemming’s All-America team • Ranked the No. 10 quarterback in the country by Scout.com • Considered the No. 15 quarterback in the country by 2005 - Freshman Season SuperPrep • Completed 58 percent of his passes for 2,304 yards and 29 touchdowns as Played on special teams and was an outstanding performer a senior • Led team to an 11-1 record as a junior, falling in the state semifinals • Com- on Carolina’s kickoff coverage team • Had seven tackles on pleted 131 of 234 attempts for 2,084 yards and 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions • the season, including two against Duke • Also made stops Earned third-team all-state honors as a junior • Coached by Joe Casamente. against Wisconsin, Utah, Virginia, Miami and Maryland. Personal Charlotte Latin High School Son of Denise and David Paulus • Born October 12, 1988 • Enrolled in the General Led Latin to two consecutive independent school College • His brother, Greg, is a senior point guard for Duke’s basketball team • Mike state championships • Ranked the No. 10 and Greg lived together this summer fullback in the country by Rivals.com • Ranked in an apartment in Durham • Broth- MIKE PAULUS the No. 19 player in North Carolina by The ers David, Matt, Danny and Chris Charlotte Observer • Played both running back played football at Georgetown • and linebacker • Rushed for more than 1,300 His sister, Sarah, is a freshman bas- yards and scored 22 touchdowns on offense ketball player at Fairfield • Would as a senior and had 100 tackles on defense • most like to have dinner with Justin Rushed for 1,397 yards and 26 touchdowns, Timberlake, Peyton Manning and averaging nearly nine yards per carry, as a Brooke Burke • Would most like to junior • Also amassed over 100 tackles that appear on the reality TV show, season • Coached by Larry McNulty. “The Bachelor” • People say he looks like Justin Timeberlake • Personal Favorite musical artist is Justin Son of Jeanne and Doug Paschal • His Timberlake • Best friend on father, Doug, was a four-year letterwinner another team is his brother, in football from 1976-79 • Doug played Greg, a guard on Duke’s bas- two seasons in the NFL • Born on Septem- ketball team • Would most like to ber 9, 1986 • Management and society appear on the cover of ESPN The major. Magazine’s Next issue • Would sing “Senorita” by Justin Timberlake if he MARK PASCHAL were a contestant on American Idol • Did not start playing football until MARK PASCHAL - CAREER STATISTICS he was 16 years old • Says the best Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR thing about Carolina is the people. 2005 5 2 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2006 17 6 23 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 2007 33 20 53 6.5-11 0-0 1-16 1 0 0 Totals 55 28 83 7.5-12 0-0 1-16 1 0 0

Career High: 17 tackles vs. Duke (2007)

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Saw signifi cant action in the spring and will fi ght for a starting position at guard. Joined the team as a walk-on in 2007 • Coached by Jim Ruark at Myers Park High School • Was fi rst-team All-Mecklenburg County in 2005-06 • Earned All-Charlotte Ob- 2007 - Freshman Season server recognition in 2005-06 • Earned Carolina Panthers Community Captain Award Played in three games against James Madison, East Carolina and Wake Forest. • Also played soccer and golf • NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete • Born Reid Austin Phillips on August 8, 1988 in Charlotte, N.C. Pearland High School First-team all-district 6-A, the largest classification in Texas, as a senior • Played just one season on the varsity, but immediately began attracting attention from college coaches and receiving offers • Semifinalist for the offensive Houston Touchdown Club award • Anchored a line that had the best rushing attack in Houston • Named to the academic all-state honorable mention • Coached by Tony Heath • Also played basketball for Pear- land.

Personal Son of David and Janet Pelc • Born June 9, 1988 • History major • Would most like to have dinner with George Bush, Neil Armstrong and his grandfather • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “Iron Chef” • Favorite dessert is chocolate cinnamon sheet cake • People say he looks like Fred Flinstone • Favorite restaurant in Chapel HIll is Qdoba • Began playing football in the seventh grade • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the Houston Oilers and Houston Texans because he watched them with his grandfather • Would choose to be a pilot if not a professional football player. ■ 2007 Honorable mention Freshman All-America by CollegeFootballNews.com ■ 2007 Sporting News First-Team Freshman All-ACC

Has potential to be a standout player • Made 16 of his 24 catches in the ﬁ nal six games of 2007 • Runs well and is a reliable receiver • Has gotten stronger and has added about 15 pounds since arriving on campus to become a more physical player.

2007 - Freshman Season One of 11 true freshmen to see action • Started eight games at h-back/tight end • Finished fourth on the team with 24 catches for 204 yards on the season• Made one catch for eight yards vs. Duke • Had four grabs for 29 yards at Georgia Tech • Had four catches for 52 yards, including a career-best 20-yard catch, at NC State • Made a career-best six receptions for 55 yards at Wake Forest • Had one catch for fi ve yards vs. South Carolina • Made two grabs for fi ve yards at USF • Had fi ve catches for 43 yards, including a long of 16 vs. Virginia • Made fi rst career catch, a four-yard grab, at East Carolina • Enrolled in January after graduating early from Springdale High School and participated in Carolina’s spring workouts. Provides solid depth at the tight end position • Has a year of experience at the position after moving from quarterback last fall. Springdale High School Ranked the No. 7 player in Arkansas by Rivals • Considered the No. 2007 - Freshman Season 10 player in Arkansas by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 20 tight end in Began the season at quarterback, but moved to tight end early in the the country by Scout.com • Helped lead Springdale to the 5A state year • Broke his collarbone midway through the year. championship as a junior • Had 14 receptions for 337 yards and three touchdowns as a junior despite mainly being used as a blocker Spring Valley High School • Caught 12 passes for 141 yards as a senior • Missed all but First-team 4-A all-state quarterback • Helped lead Spring Valley two games as a senior with a broken collarbone • From the same to an 11-3 season and the semifinals of the state playoffs in 2005 hometown as head coach Butch Davis • Coached by Kevin Johnson • Passed for approximately 1,600 yards and nine touchdowns, at Springdale. and rushed for more than 600 yards and five touchdowns as a senior • Ranked the No. 11 player in South Carolina by Super- Personal Prep • Considered the No. 17 player in South Carolina by The Son of Sherri and Kenneth Pianalto • Born May 27, 1989 • Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 26 pro-style quarterback Communications major. in the country by Rivals.com • Completed 50 percent of his passes for 1,496 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior • ZACK PIANALTO Coached by Jimmy Noonan • Also played baseball.

Personal Son of Beverly and Wayne Phillips • Born November 20, 1987 • Business major • Favorite NFL team is the Indianapolis Colts • Began playing football in the eighth grade • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “The Amazing Race” • Favorite musical ZACK PIANALTO - CAREER STATISTICS artist is Eric Clapton • Would like to have dinner with Churchill, Thomas Jefferson and Ty Cobb. Year Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP 2007 24 208 8.5 0 20 Totals 24 208 8.5 0 20

Career Highs: 55 yards at Wake Forest (2007); 6 rec. at Wake Forest (2007)

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GETTING TO KNOW ZACK PIANALTO What three people, dead or alive, would you most like to have dinner with? Tiger Woods, Mike Tyson and Brett Favre On what reality TV show would you most like to appear? The Real World/Road Rules People say I look like? Eli Manning, NY Giants Favorite cereal? Frosted Flakes Favorite dessert? Cheesecake If I could change the world in one way, I would: Not let anyone go hungry If I owned a racehorse, I would call it: Quicky Von Quick Quick What is your favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill? Italian Pizzeria III What is your pet’s name? I have a boxer dog named Red What song would you sing if you were a contestant on American Idol? No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem - Kenny Chesney Gifted, young player who can play tackle or end • Should see signiﬁ cant playing time in At what age did you begin playing football? Eight, because I loved all sports the defensive line rotation this fall • Redshirted in 2007. Who is your best friend on another team? Andrew Norman, Tulsa What profession would you choose outside of pro football? Football coach Hertford County High School Pronounced TIE-dreek • SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 3 player in North Car- olina and the No. 10 defensive tackle in the country by Scout.com • Considered the No. 6 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Member of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming’s All-America team • Named Lemming’s No. 27 player in the country • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Three-years starter who never missed a game • Two-time all-state team member • Earned Player of the Year honors in his conference as a senior after making 114 tackles and 13 sacks • Helped lead Hertford to a an 11-2 record and the second round of the 3-A state playoffs • Was among the state leaders in sacks as a junior with 11 • Coached by Greg Watford • Also played basketball.

Personal Son of Rita Powell • Born June 14, 1988 • African-American studies major • Began playing football in the ninth grade • Favorite NFL team is the St. Louis Rams • Would most like to have dinner with Beyonce, Bill Gates and Oprah • Would most like to appear on the cover of Jet magazine • Says the best thing about Carolina is “you feel like Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2007 season • Played for Jimmy Chupp at it’s home and the people are great.” Great Atlanta Christian High School • Three-year letterwinner at cornerback • Earned All-County honors as a senior • Team captain • Team advanced to the playoffs three straight seasons • Also played basketball and ran track • National Honor Society member • Born Quentin Jerome Plair on Sept. 16, 1988 • Business major.

Has elected to forgo his ﬁ nal year of eligibility and will be a senior in 2008 • Excellent blocking tight end who continues to improve as a receiver.

2007 - Junior Season Adds depth at the defensive end position and can play on special teams • Was used Started eight games at tight end and had four catches for 27 yards and a TD • Had an primarily as a pass rush specialist last year. 8-yard grab vs. Maryland • Made a 6-yard catch at Wake Forest • Had a career-long 11-yard catch in the win over Miami and was named one of the team’s co-offensive 2007 - Freshman Season players of the week • Scored a touchdown against Virginia on a 2-yard reception, the Played in 11 games as a reserve defensive end • Posted four tackles, including three ﬁ rst of his career. primary stops and one assist • Had tackles against East Carolina, South Florida, Georgia Tech and Duke • Had an 8-yard sack and forced a fumble against the Yellow Jackets • 2006 - Sophomore Season Redshirted in 2006. Missed the entire 2006 season after fracturing his shoulder blade in fall practice a week prior to the season opener against Rutgers. Westlake High School Had 70 tackles, 20 tackles for losses, 13 sacks, a blocked punt, a blocked field goal 2005 - Freshman Season and a 5-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in his senior season • Named first-team Played in nine games on special teams and as a reserve tight end • Had one tackle on all-conference and second-team All-Metro • Ranked the No. 17 weakside defensive end special teams against Maryland • Enrolled at North Carolina in January, 2005 and par- in the country and the No. 12 player in Maryland by Rivals.com • Also played split end ticipated in spring drills. and tight end • Had 68 tackles, 13 for losses, 10 sacks, three fumble recoveries and seven pass deflections as a junior • Coached by Dominic Zaccarelli. Maple Heights High School Ranked the No. 15 tight end in the country by Rivals.com • Member of SuperPrep’s All- Personal Midwest Team • Two-time all-conference and all-district selection • Led Maple Heights to Son of Sharon and Rico Alexander • Born September 17, 1988 • Communications a 10-2 record and a berth in the playoffs as a senior • Team offensive MVP • Had 32 major. catches for 468 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior • Caught 12 passes for 254 yards and one touchdown as a junior • Coached by Jeff Rotsky • Played two seasons at Butler High School in Huntsville, Ala., before moving to Ohio during his sophomore year • Also played basketball and was the top rebounder in the conference in 2004.

DARIUS POWELL - CAREER STATISTICS RICHARD QUINN - CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR Year Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP 2007 3 1 4 1.0-8 1.0-8 0 0 1 0 2007 4 27 6.8 1 11 Totals 3 1 4 1.0-8 1.0-8 0 0 1 0 Totals 4 27 6.8 1 11

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GETTING TO KNOW RICHARD QUINN • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “Survivor”• Followed the Colts as a kid because he lived in Indianapolis • The profession he would choose outside of profes- What three people, dead or alive, would you most like to have dinner with? Jesus, sional football would be a doctor • Favorite cartoon character is Elmer Fudd. LeBron James and Barack Obama Do you have a tattoo? Yes, an angel that says “God’s Child” Favorite cereal? Peanut butter captain crunch If I could change the world in one way, I would: Remove all diseases If I owned a racehorse, I would call it: Speed What is your favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill? Joe’s Joint What is your favorite musical artist? Young Jeezy What profession outside of football would you choose? Director of Athletics On what magazine would you most like to be on the cover? ESPN the Magazine

Personal Son of Yolanda and Richard Quinn, Sr. • Born Richard Emanuel Quinn, Jr. on Septem- ber 6, 1986 • Nickname is “Big Rich” • Says the best word to describe him is “focused” • Pretended to be Jerry Rice as a kid • Selected No. 89 because it was the closest available number to his high school number (88) • Would like to switch places for a day with Lebron James • Exercise and sports science major. ■ ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week (Oct. 8, 2007)

Should contend for all-conference honors • Has great size and agility • Tremendous work ethic and leadership skills • Outstanding pass protector and solid run blocker • Called one of the best he’s ever coached by head coach Butch Davis.

2007 - Junior Season Started 19 career games at right tackle, including all 12 in 2007 • Had a team-best 88 percent grade and a team-high 51 knock-down blocks on the season • Graded out at 92 percent and posted four knock-downs in the win over Duke • Registered six knock- downs and an 87 percent grade at Georgia Tech • Led the line with a 90 percent grade at NC State • Had an 83 percent grade and seven knock-downs against Maryland • Graded out at 95 percent with fi ve knock-downs at Wake Forest • Had three knock- downs vs. South Carolina and an 86 percent grade • Posted a 90 percent grade with four knock-downs in the win over Miami • Named ACC Lineman of the Week and co-offensive player of the week by the UNC coaches • Graded out at 90 percent with seven knock-downs at Virginia Tech • Registered a team-best 88 percent grade at USF • Powerful running back who has moved from fullback to tailback • Can play either posi- Rated 88 percent vs. Virginia • Graded at 85 percent at ECU • Had a team-best fi ve tion • Runs hard and is diffi cult to tackle • Redshirted in 2007. knock downs and graded out at 87 percent in the win over James Madison • Named co-offensive player of the week by the UNC coaches. Lawrenceville Prep Pronounced DEV-in, rhymes with Kevin • Ranked the No. 6 fullback by Rivals • Rushed 2006 - Sophomore Season for 1,078 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior • Trenton-Times all-area team member Started seven games, including six at right tackle and one at right guard • Made his first • Posed 42 tackles, six sacks and an interception on defense • Lawrenceville Prep won career start at right guard its final four regular season games and finished with an overall record of 5-4 • Coached against Duke • Made his by Ken Mills. first start since the Clemson game against NC State • Personal Saw action as a reserve Son of Sharon Lee and Devon Ramsay • Born December 8, 1988 • Enrolled in the against Virginia • Did not General College • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “The Real World” play against USF • Split • People say he looks like a model • If he could change the world in one way, he would time at tackle with Ben Lem- eliminate disease • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is B’Skis • Began playing football ming against Clemson and when he was 10 • Would most like to appear on the cover of GQ. Miami • Had eight knock- down blocks against Fur- man • Had five knockdown blocks against Virginia Tech • Made his first career start against Rutgers at right tackle and had four knock- down blocks.

2005 - Freshman Season Played in nine games as reserve offensive tackle.

Carter High School Ranked among the top 15 players in Tennessee by At Carolina Rivals.com and SuperPrep Redshirted in 2006 and did not see any game action in 2007. • Named all-state at defensive tackle in 4-A schools Rose High School • Associated Press honor- Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Helped lead Rose (16-0) to an unde- able-mention all-state selec- feated season and its third-straight 4-A state title as a senior • Had one catch for six tion on offense • Three-year yards and recovered a fumble that led to a Rose score in the 2005 title game • Also starter on both the offensive had three tackles and a sack in that game • Played tight end and defensive end in high line and defensive line • school • Rose held opponents to less than seven points per game over the last two sea- Had four sacks and 76 sons • Posted 70 tackles, 7.5 sacks and 10 tackles for losses as a junior • Coached by tackles on defense as a Greg Thomas. senior • Coached by Heath Woods. Personal Son of Brabsie and Marc Randall • His older brother attends UNC • Born March 22, 1987 • Exercise and sports science major • If he could have dinner with any three people, dead or alive, he would choose his father, George Washington and George Patton GARRETT REYNOLDS

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Personal GETTING TO KNOW CHASE RICE Son of Art and Janet Reynolds • His father, Art, and uncle, Jack, played football at Tennessee • Art played linebacker at UT in 1971-73 and spent one year in the World What three people, dead or alive, would you most like to have dinner with? Jesus, Football League in 1974 in Charlotte • Jack, nicknamed “Hacksaw,” played linebacker at Dale Earnhardt and Garth Brooks UT in 1967-69 and played 15 seasons in the NFL • Born on July 1, 1987 • Majoring in On what reality TV show would you most like to appear? The Contender communications. Favorite cereal? Honey Bunches of Oats What is one word your mother would use to describe you? Stubborn GETTING TO KNOW GARRETT REYNOLDS What is your favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill? Franklin Street Pizza & Pasta What three people, dead or alive, would you most like to have dinner with? Jesus, At what age did you begin to play football: I began playing in the ﬁ fth grade once I Chris Farley, Peyton Manning moved to North Carolina from Florida. On what reality TV show would you most like to appear? Survivor If you could choose to be on the cover of any magazine, it would be? Time - Man of What sport do you perform the worst? Gymnastics - ﬂ oor routine the Year People say I look like: Dobber from the TV show Coach when I had long hair or Mr. What profession outside of football would you choose? Country music singer Incredible from the cartoon movie What is the best thing about Carolina? The scenery What one word would your mother use to describe you? Goofy Favorite dessert? My mom’s chocolate cake What is your favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill? Top of the Hill At what age did you begin playing football? 13 What is your favorite musical artist? Jack Johnson What song would you sing if you were a contestant on American Idol? Please Opera- tor by Garth Brooks What profession outside of pro football would you choose? Pro beach volleyball player What is the best thing about Carolina? The people

Showed solid improvement after making the move from tailback to cornerback • One of the fastest players on the team • Just needs more experience and could be a solid contributor in the defensive backﬁ eld.

2007 - Sophomore Season Switched from running back to defensive back in the middle of the season and saw his fi rst action at Wake Forest • Finished the season with 13 tackles, including 10 primary stops • Played in nine games, including four at tailback and fi ve at cornerback • Before Looks to be healthy this fall after suffering an ankle injury in the fi rst game of 2007 vs. moving to defense, he rushed for 32 yards on 13 carries and had four catches for 30 James Madison, requiring season-ending surgery • Adds valuable experience to the yards • Posted four tackles in the win over Duke • Had one tackle at Georgia Tech linebacking corps. • Posted three tackles at NC State • Played well in the win over Maryland, making three tackles • Posted two tackles against Wake in his fi rst action as a cornerback • Had a 2007 - Junior Season four-yard reception vs. Virginia • Rushed for 30 yards and added a nine-yard catch at Began the season as the starting outside linebacker, but injured a tendon in his left ankle ECU • Caught two passes for 17 yards, including a long of 12, and carried fi ve times for in the season opener vs. James Madison and was lost for the rest of the year • Had one two yards in Carolina’s 37-14 victory over James Madison. tackle and broke up a pass that led to an interception in his only contest. 2006 - Freshman Season 2006 - Sophomore Season Played in five games on special teams and as a reserve tailback • Had one carry for -1 Played in all 12 games and started three (Rutgers, Miami & Virginia) • Posted one tackle yard, two receptions for 24 yards and one special teams tackle • Both receptions came against NC State • Recorded his first career interception and sack against Georgia Tech at Miami, including a season-best • Picked off a pass that was tipped by teammate Jermaine Strong • Also had two tackles 19-yarder • Redshirted in 2005. RICHIE RICH against the Yellow Jackets • Had a solid effort in the loss at Notre Dame with seven total tackles, including two primary stops and five assists • Made two tackles, one primary Wheeler High School and one assist, against Wake Forest • Had five tackles against Virginia • Posted two Ranked the No. 5 all-purpose back tackles against Miami • Saw extensive action at Clemson and had five tackles, including by Rivals.com • Member of the At- four solo hits and one assist • Also had his first career tackle for loss of two yards against lanta Journal’s Super Southern 100 the Tigers • Played in a reserve role against Furman and Virginia Tech • Made his first • Ranked the No. 15 player in Geor- career start against Rutgers at linebacker • Finished third on the team with seven tackles gia by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. against the Scarlet Knights. 24 player in Georgia by SuperPrep • Rushed for nearly 1,000 yards in 2005 - Freshman Season his senior season and scored five Played in all 11 games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker • Made four tackles touchdowns • Gained 1,454 yards • Had stops against Georgia Tech, NC State, Utah and Miami • Redshirted in 2004. on the ground and scored 12 touchdowns as a junior • Also played Reynolds High School defensive back • Coached by Chuck Ranked among the top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Goddard. Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl Team • Made 159 tackles, three sacks and an interception as a senior • Helped lead his team to a 14-1 record as a junior • Registered Personal 123 tackles, six tackles for losses and three interceptions as a junior • Coached by Steve Son of Windell and Taryn Rich • McCurry. Born on February 17, 1987 • Ma- joring in communications. Personal His brother, Chad, played football at Duke • Son of Daniel and Connie Rice • Enjoys hunting, wakeboarding and riding motorcycles • Selected No. 44 because he always liked linebackers with that number • Born on September 19, 1985 • Lived in Daytona Beach, Fla., as a kid and saw the first game in Jacksonville Jaguars history • Manage- ment and society major. RICHIE RICH - CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2007 10 3 13 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Totals 10 3 13 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

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Runs hard and is an outstanding blocker • Also catches the ball well out of the backfi eld Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2007 season • Enrolled in the General College • Entered Carolina as a quarterback, but moved to fullback as a freshman in 2006 • • Played for coach Dale Galloway at Smoky Mountain High School • Was the Western Threw a touchdown pass last year at NC State on an option pass. North Carolina special teams player of the year • Averaged 39 yards per punt as a senior and made 6 of 11 fi eld goals and 18 of 19 extra point attempts • Earned all- 2007 - Sophomore Season conference honors at punter • Played soccer, baseball and swam in high school • Was Played in all 12 games, starting four • Had 16 catches for 183 yards, good for an All-Western North Carolina two years in soccer • Born April 4, 1989 in Martinsville, Va. 11.4-yard average • Caught two passes for 17 yards at Georgia Tech • Threw a 50-yard TD pass to Brandon Tate and made two catches for 12 yards at NC State • Also rushed twice for three yards • Had four catches for 37 yards and had his fi rst career touchdown, an 11-yard catch, at Wake Forest • Registered two catches for 27 yards vs. South Carolina • Had two grabs for 59 yards, including a career-best 53-yarder at ECU • Caught two passes for 16 yards vs. JMU.

2006 - Freshman Season Played in all 12 games and started three (Duke, NC State, Clemson) • Had a 19-yard reception in the win over NC State • Saw his first career action at tailback, carrying five times for 11 yards in the loss at Notre Dame • Was forced into action at tailback after Ronnie McGill went down with a shoulder bruise in the fourth quarter • Had a career- high 28-yard reception against USF, catching a screen pass and rushing for most of the yardage • Made his first career start against Clemson and had one catch for 16 yards • Caught two passes for five yards, including a long of seven, against Furman • Played against Virginia Tech, but did not have a reception • Saw his first action at Carolina against Rutgers as a fullback • Caught one pass for 11 yards against the Scarlet Knights Pronounced SIR-cee • Has the ability to be a standout player in the defensive backﬁ eld • • Redshirted in 2005. Just needs more experience • Hard hitter who runs well.

Granby High School 2007 - Freshman Season Four-year starter at quarterback • Granby finished 7-3 in 2004 and won the Eastern One of 11 true freshmen to see action • Played in all 12 games primarily on special District • Ranked among the top 25 players in Virginia by The Roanoke Times • Ranked teams • Also saw action in eight games as a reserve safety • Finished the season with among the top 35 players in Virginia by SuperPrep • Second-team All-Tidewater • nine tackles, including four solo stops and ﬁ ve assists • Posted a season-high two tackles Passed for 1,726 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior • Passed for 1,400 yards and vs. Virginia • Scooped up a blocked punt against Miami and returned it 12 yards to the 13 touchdowns as a junior, despite playing just eight games due to an ankle injury Miami 11-yard line to set up a Carolina touchdown. • Coached by Dave Hudak • Played at the same high school as former Carolina first- team All-ACC safety Dexter Reid. Towers High School Two way standout at both defensive back and running back at Towers High School • Personal Ranked the No. 17 player in Georgia by SuperPrep • Recorded 71 tackles, including 21 Son of Dolphine and Bobby solo stops, eight tackles for losses and three sacks, as a senior • Rushed for 1,607 yards Rome, Sr. • Born on April 29, and 16 touchdowns as a senior • Had 707 rushing yards and seven touchdowns as a 1986 • African-American junior • Posted 41 tackles, 18 primary hits and 12 tackles for losses in seven games as a studies major • If he could eat junior • Coached by Phillip Noble. dinner with any two people, dead or alive, he would choose Personal Jay-Z and Ronald Curry • Son of Tracy and Donald Searcy • Born Nov. 16, 1988 • Business major • Would most Would most like to appear like to have dinner with Walter Payton, God, Sean Taylor and his grandmother • Would on the reality TV show, “Joes most like to appear on the reality TV show, “College Hill” • Has four tattoos – a cross vs. Pros” • Says one word his and angel wings to represent his grandmother and great grandmother and a scorpion mother would use to describe and spider web • Says his mother would describe him as “outgoing and open minded” him is “silly” • Began play- • People say he looks like Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens • Began playing football ing football when he was four when he was four years old • Followed the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons as a kid years old by playing catch with because of Deion Sanders • Would sing, “I Believe I Can Fly” if he were a contestant on his dad • Would most like to American Idol • Is interested in pursuing a career in sports broadcasting • Says one of appear on the cover of Ebony the best things about Carolina is the Old Well Walk on football Saturdays. • Nickname is Bobby “Big Boy” Rome. DA’NORRIS SEARCY - CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS Int PBU FF FR BOBBY ROME 2007 4 5 9 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Totals 4 5 9 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

BOBBY ROME - CAREER STATISTICS Rushing Receiving Year Att Yards Avg. TD LP Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP 2006 5 11 2.2 0 5 7 80 11.4 0 28 2007 2 3 1.5 0 2 16 183 11.4 1 53 Totals 7 14 2.0 0 5 23 263 11.4 1 53

Career Highs: 59 yards receiving at East Carolina (2007); 11 yards rushing at Notre Dame (2006)

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Personal Grew up in Durham, attending Hope Valley Elementary School • Son of Patti and Brent Sexton • His father played at Elon and spent three seasons at defensive back with the Pittsburgh Steelers • Born on October 2, 1986 • Pretended to be Joe Montana as a kid • If he could have dinner with any three people, he would choose Tiger Woods, Tom Brady and Jesus • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “The Real World” • The one word his mother would use to describe him is “energy” • People say he looks like Ben Affleck • Never leaves home without his Rick Ross CDs • Began playing football when he was 14 • Would most like to appear on the cover of Yachts International Maga- zine • Outside of professional football, he would choose to be a professional golfer • Communications major.

Shared the snaps with Mike Paulus in the spring • Completed 7 of 9 attempts for 104 yards in the Spring Game.

2007 - Sophomore Season Played in the fourth quarter of Carolina’s 37-14 victory over James Madison • Completed his only attempt, a 9-yard pass to Kenton Thornton.

2006 - Freshman Season Played in seven games and started five • Completed 57 of 136 attempts for 840 yards with four touchdowns and eight interceptions • Also rushed 27 times for 25 yards and one touchdown • Did not play against Duke, NC State or Georgia Tech • Did not start against Wake Forest, but rotated with starter Joe Dailey and completed 6 of 10 passes for 80 yards, including a long of 29 • Started against Virginia and played in just the first half, completing 3 of 8 for 22 yards • Started against USF and completed 9 of Broke his foot early in spring practice and missed most of the workouts • Should be ready 26 attempts for 117 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions • Tossed a 7-yard for the fall • Can play safety and could be used as a linebacker in certain situations. touchdown pass to tight end Jon Hamlett against South Florida • Also had a career-best 33-yard run that set up the TD pass • Started against Miami and was 9 of 28 for 136 2007 Freshman Season yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions • Completed a long pass of 37 yards to One of 11 true freshman to see action • Played in 10 games primarily on special teams Hakeem Nicks at the Miami 2-yard line, which led to Carolina’s only score of the game • Recorded six tackles on special teams, including four solo stops and two assists • Had • Started against Clemson and connected on 7 of 22 attempts for 96 yards, no touch- a season-high three stops in his ﬁ rst career game at East Carolina • Also had tackles downs and one interception • Scored the Tar Heels’ only touchdown on a 4-yard run against Virginia, Miami and Maryland. in the fourth quarter • Made his first career start and completed 14 of 20 attempts for 265 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Carolina’s 45-42 victory over Fur- Hillside High School man • Is the first Tar Heel freshman to start at quarterback since Darian Durant in 2001 Considered among the top 25 players in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Collected 216 • Opened the scoring with a 58-yard screen pass to Ronnie McGill for a 7-0 lead, then career tackles, 19 sacks and seven interceptions • Posted 118 tackles with seven sacks with Carolina trailing in the fourth quarter, hit Jesse Holley for a 50-yard touchdown and 11 tackles for losses as a senior • Made four interceptions, returning two for touch- pass to take back the lead • Averaged 18.9 yards per completion and was never sacked downs • Earned all-state honors as a senior • Had 97 tackles, 11 tackles for losses and • Had eight completions of at least 13 yards (58, 20, 16, 13, 40, 26, 13 and 50 yards) four sacks as a junior • Ranked the No. 33 weakside linebacker in the country by Scout. against Furman • Made his first career appearance against Virginia Tech in the second com • Coached by Ray Harrison. game of the season • Was 9 of 21 for 124 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Hokies • Threw his first career touchdown pass, an 18-yarder to Brooks Fos- Personal ter, in the fourth quarter. 2005: Redshirted after breaking his ankle in spring practice • Son of Princess Smith • Born Sept. 28, 1989 • Business major. Enrolled in January 2005 and par- CAMERON SEXTON ticipated in Continental Tire bowl JONATHAN SMITH - CAREER STATISTICS practices with the Tar Heels. Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS Int PBU FF FR 2007 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Scotland County High School Totals 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 6 quarterback in the country by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 7 dual-threat quarterback by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 2 quarterback in North Carolina and the No. 8 player overall in the state by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 9 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Completed 153 of 271 passes for 2,379 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior as the Scots went 7-5 and advanced to the state playoffs • Passed for 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior • Was 335 of 670 for 5,165 yards and 38 touchdowns Moved to center in the spring and competed with Lowell Dyer for the starting spot • Will in his career • Coached by Mark either remain at center or move back to guard in the fall • Is one of the quickest linemen Barnes. on the team.

2007 - Sophomore Season Started 12 games at left guard • Logged a 76 percent grade and 47 knock-downs on the season • Tallied four knock-downs and an 80 percent grade vs. Duke • Also named CAMERON SEXTON - CAREER STATISTICS one of the team’s offensive players of the week vs. the Blue Devils • Recorded a team-best Year A-C-I Pct. Yards TD LP Yds/Gm seven knock-downs at Georgia Tech • Had three knock-downs and a 79 percent grade 2006 136-57-8 .419 840 4 58 120.0 at NC State • Posted a 77 percent grade vs. Maryland • Registered six knock-downs vs. 2007 1-1-0 1.000 9 0 9 9.0 South Carolina and posted an 81 percent grade •Had a team-best six knock-downs in Totals 137-58-8 .423 849 4 58 105.0 the win over Miami • Graded out at 75 percent with four knock-downs at Virginia Tech • Rated at 80 percent with four knock-downs at USF • Also graded at 80 percent against Career Highs: 265 yards vs. Furman (2006); 2 TDs vs. Furman (2006); 14 completions Virginia • Graded 78 percent versus ECU with three knock-downs • Graded out at 80 vs. Furman (2006); 28 attempts at Miami (2006) percent with four knock-down blocks versus James Madison.

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At Carolina Saw limited action in 2006 and redshirted in 2005 • Began his career as a defensive tackle and moved to the offensive line last season.

Venice High School Ranked among the top 100 players in Florida by SuperPrep • Three-year starter on both the defensive and offensive lines at Venice • Earned all-state and all-conference honors • Coached by Nick Coleman •

Personal Son of Patricia and Michael Stahl • Born on December 23, 1986 • Exercise and sports science major.

■ 2007 Honorable-mention Freshman All-America by Scout.com ■ 2007 Sporting News First-Team Freshman All-ACC

Solid freshman season • Has a bright future • Runs well and hits hard • Converted high school quarterback • Will compete for a starting position this fall after starting ﬁ ve games last year.

2007 - Freshman Season One of 11 true freshmen to see action • Played in all 12 games as a true freshman and started fi ve at linebacker • Started against Miami, South Carolina, Wake Forest, Maryland and NC State • Saw action on a season-high 83 snaps at NC State • Finished the season with 47 tackles, 1.5 tackles for losses, one sack, one interception and blocked one punt • Had one tackle in the win over Duke • Did not start, but played well against Georgia Tech with fi ve tackles • Recorded a season-high 11 tackles, including three solo stops and eight assists, at NC State • Had fi ve tackles and one quarterback pressure in Walk-on who joined the team prior to the 2007 season • Enrolled in the General College the win over Maryland • Led the team with eight tackles at Wake Forest • Recovered a • Coached by Todd Shuping at Grimsley High School where he was a quarterback • fumble and had four tackles vs. South Carolina • Started against Miami and had four Earned Metro 4A Offensive Player of the Year honors as a senior • Earned all-conference tackles, blocked a punt and recorded his fi rst career interception • Had eight tackles and honors as a junior and senior • Named All-Area as a senior • Was a Wendy’s High a sack for seven yards against Virginia Tech • Had played primarily on special teams un- School Heisman nominee • Played basketball and ran track • Honor roll member all four til the Virginia Tech game • Enrolled at Carolina in January after graduating high school years • His father played football at Duke • Born Josh Aaron Stewart on Sept. 17, 1988. early • Played quarterback in high school • Enrolled in January 2007 and participated Has moved from tight end to deep snapper, a position of great need this season with the in Carolina’s spring drills • Played most of his high school career as a quarterback. graduation of both of Carolina’s deep snappers from 2007. West Stanly High School Enrolled in January after graduating early from West Stanly high school • Member of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming’s All-Southeast Team • Earned conference offensive player of the year honors as a senior • Played quarterback for most of his career, and also spent time at safety on defense • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Completed 99 of 179 passes for 1,794 yards and 21 touchdowns and rushed 111 times for 745 yards • Had 12 tackles, one interception and two pass breakups on defense • Helped lead West Stanly to a 9-4 record and the second round of the 2-A state playoffs • Earned all-state honors twice and all-conference honors three times • Coached by Rich Williams.

Personal Son of Marcella Sturdivant • Born Dec. 5, 1988 • Communications major • Would like to go to dinner with Michael Jordan, LeBron James and God • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “College Hill” • Has a tattoo that says “Only the strong survive” • People say he looks like Steve McNair • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is At Carolina Sutton’s Drugstore • Best friend on another team is Melvin Ingram of South Carolina • Redshirted in 2006 and did not see any game action in 2007. Would most like to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Stephen F. Austin High School QUAN STURDIVANT - CAREER STATISTICS Played tight end and offensive line in high school • Member of the Houston Touchdown Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR Club preseason team • Earned all-district and all-area honors as a sophomore, junior 2007 26 21 46 1.5-9 1.0-7 1-1 0 0 1 and senior • Also earned all-academic honors in the district (carried 3.5 GPA) as a Totals 26 21 46 1.5-9 1.0-7 1-1 0 0 1 sophomore, junior and senior • Caught 32 career passes for 502 yards as Sugar Land was primarily a running team • Caught 10 passes for 200 yards as a senior • Caught Career High: 11 tackles at NC State (2007) 30 passes for 300 yards as a junior • Coached by his father, Tom • Played basketball as a freshman and sophomore.

Personal Son of Julie and Tom Stuart • Born December 28, 1987 • Was a fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers as a kid because his mother is from that state • Has a pet dog named Nacho • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “Survivor” • Favorite cartoon character is Superman • Began playing football when he was in the third grade • Favor- ite musical artist is Brad Paisley • Communications major.

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two yards against USF • Returned three kickoffs for 58 yards (long of 30), had four punt returns for 26 yards (long of nine) and caught a four-yard pass at Miami • Had five kickoff returns for 75 yards, including a long of 23, against Clemson • Fumbled one kickoff return against the Tigers • Returned two kickoffs for 62 yards, including a long of 34, in the win over Furman • Also had an 11-yard rush on a reverse play • Had two receptions for 30 yards against Virginia Tech • Made his first career reception on a 17-yard pass from Cameron Sexton • It was also Sexton’s first career completion • Tate had two punt returns for 30 yards, including a long of 34 yards, and two kickoff returns for 30 yards, against Virginia Tech • Had a solid game as Carolina’s kickoff return man against Rut- gers • Had three returns for 87 yards, including a long of 34.

2005 - Freshman Season Played in all 11 games as the kick returner • One of seven true freshman to see action • Had 21 kickoff returns for 542 yards, an average of 25.8, and 29 punt returns for 267 ■ 2007 Honorable-Mention All-ACC by The Associated Press yards, an average of 9.2 • Ranked 22nd in the country in kickoff returns • Was second ■ ACC Specialist of the Week (Sept. 10, 2007) in the ACC in kickoff returns and third in punt returns • Returned four kickoffs for 95 yards, including a 35-yarder, at Virginia Tech • Also had a 16-yard punt return against Already the ACC career leader in kickoff returns (98) and kickoff return yardage (2,383), the Hokies • Had four punt returns for 40 yards, including a long of 18 yards, and had Tate is 539 yards shy of the NCAA record for kickoff return yards held by Jeff Liggon of one kickoff return for 18 yards against Duke • Had three punt returns for 11 yards and Tulane (2,992) • Tate can also break several other NCAA kick return records this fall • three kickoff returns for 70 yards, including a long of 30 yards, against Maryland • Had One of only nine players in NCAA history to return a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown one kickoff return for 21 yards and two punt returns for 25 yards in the win over Boston in the same game (Duke, 2006) • Holds the UNC single-season record for most kick College • Had three kickoff returns for 48 yards, including a long of 23, against Miami • returns for touchdowns (3) • Developed into an outstanding wide receiver last season and Returned three punts for 31 yards, including a long of 26, in the win over Virginia • Had is one of the Tar Heels’ top deep threats. five kickoff returns for 103 yards, including a long of 36, against Louisville • Was spectacular in Carolina’s win over Utah, running back the game’s opening kickoff 96 yards 2007 - Junior Season for a touchdown • It was the first time a Tar Heel had returned the opening Needed just three seasons to set ACC career records for kickoff return yards (2,383) kickoff since Michael Waddell vs. Wisconsin in 2003 • Finished the and returns (98) • Led the ACC with 147.1 all-purpose yards per game • Tallied game with three kickoff returns for 149 yards and one punt return for 1,765 all-purpose yards and a team-high seven touchdowns • Averaged 17.8 yards three yards • Had six punt returns for 63 yards, including a long of per touch (1,765 yards on 99 touches) • Recorded 479 yards receiving on just 25 40, in the victory over NC State • Also had a 38-yard kickoff catches (19.2 yards/catch) and tallied fi ve receiving touchdowns • Averaged 24.1 return against the Wolfpack • Had five punt returns for yards per kickoff return and 9.4 yards per punt return with one score • Had 31 yards, including a long of 17, against Wisconsin • two catches for 18 yards and a 9-yard TD in the win over Duke • Also Started as the punt return man and was impressive in added a combined 44 return yards and had a 32-yard run • Was his debut at Georgia Tech with four punt returns for named one of the team’s offensive players of the week in the win over 47 yards, including a long of the Blue Devils • Combined for 68 return yards and had three catches 26. for 45 yards at Georgia Tech • Posted 168 all-purpose yards at NC State, including two catches for 68 yards • Caught a 50-yard pass from fullback Bobby Rome for his fourth receiving TD on the season • Combined for 106 return yards on eight attempts vs. Maryland • Tallied 211 all-purpose yards at Wake Forest, including 31 receiving yards on three catches and 18 rushing yards on three Cummings High School carries • Had one catch for 18 yards vs. South Carolina and Had 66 receptions for 1,213 yards and 18 touchdowns in 15 missed the second half with a head injury • Compiled 223 games as a senior • Also returned kicks and played defensive back all-purpose yards in the win over Miami (64 rush, 54 receiv- • Had 22 catches for 496 yards (22.5 per catch) and eight touch- ing, 98 kickoff, 7 punt) and was named one of the team’s downs as a junior • Helped lead Cummings to the state finals co-offensive players of the week • Had a 54-yard TD run and in 2003 and the semifinals in 2004 • Burlington Times-News now has scored via run, reception and punt return this season • All-Area selection • Member of the Greensboro News & Also added three catches for 54 yards •Had three catches for 31 Record All-Area Team • Earned all-conference honors yards and totaled 108 all-purpose yards at Virginia Tech • Returned • Three-year starter in football and basketball • six kickoffs for 160 yards and made one catch for six yards at USF • Coached by Steve Johnson • Plays guard on the Had two catches for 32 yards against Virginia • Tied Charlie Justice’s school basketball team and helped lead Cummings to the record with his fi fth career return for a touchdown with a 58-yard punt return state title as a junior. at ECU • Named ACC Specialist of the Week for his efforts • Also had three catches for 102 yards and two scores (39, 51 yards) against the Pirates • Caught Personal two passes for 74 yards and one touchdown versus James Madison • First catch of Son of Lesley and Barry Tate, Sr. • His the season was a 28-yard TD reception, the fi rst of his career • Later in the game, brother, Barry, played football at he made a spectacular catch, laying out for a 46-yard reception to set up another Lenoir-Rhyne College • Born on October 5, 1987 • Communica- touchdown • Also rushed twice for 15 yards. BRANDON TATE tions major. 2006 - Sophomore Season Ranked second in the ACC in punt return average (9.7) and sixth in kickoff return average (23.7) • Led the ACC and was one of only three players in the country with two kickoff returns for touchdowns • Became just the third person in UNC history and the BRANDON TATE - CAREER STATISTICS ninth player in NCAA history to return a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown in the same game • Returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown with 17 seconds remaining in the Receiving Rushing first half of Carolina’s 45-44 victory at Duke • The 97-yarder equaled the third-longest Year No. Yds. Avg. TD LP No. Yds. Avg. TD LP in school history • Also returned a 54-yard punt for a touchdown in the Duke win •Joins 2005 ------Charlie Justice (vs. Florida in 1946) and Eric Blount (vs. William & Mary in 1991) as 2006 5 72 14.4 0 26 3 20 6.7 0 15 the only Carolina players to ever return a punt and kickoff for a touchdown in the same 2007 25 479 19.2 5 51 12 131 10.9 1 54 game • Tate’s 54-yard punt return for a score was Carolina’s first punt return (other than Totals 30 551 18.4 5 51 15 151 10.1 1 54 a blocked kick) for a touchdown since Michael Waddell had an 89-yarder at Oklahoma in 2001 • Finished the game with five punt returns for 69 yards and four kickoff returns Kickoff Returns Punt Returns for 139 yards • Had a career-high 38 yards receiving on two receptions in the win Year No. Yds. Avg. TD LP No. Yds. Avg. TD LP over NC State, including a 26 yarder • Returned one kickoff for 31 yards and two punts 2005 21 542 25.8 1 96 29 267 9.2 0 40 for 16 yards against the Wolfpack • Had two punt returns for 16 yards and two kickoff 2006 38 902 23.7 2 97 20 194 9.7 1 54 returns for 51 yards, including a long of 31 against Georgia Tech • On a kickoff, faked 2007 39 939 24.1 0 45 23 216 9.4 1 58 a handoff to Quinton Person and then kept the ball for himself and raced 90 yards for Totals 98 2383 24.3 3 97 72 656 9.4 2 58 a touchdown in the second quarter at Notre Dame • Had three kickoff returns for 54 yards, including a long of 21 • Returned three punts for 19 yards, including a long of Career Highs: 74 receiving yards vs. James Madison (2007), 64 rushing yards vs. Mi- 12, and three kickoffs for 84 yards, including a season-long 42-yarder, at Virginia • ami (2007), 97-yard kick return at Duke (2006), 58-yard punt return at East Carolina Had five kickoff returns for 85 yards, including a long of 22, and had one punt return for (2007)

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GETTING TO KNOW BRANDON TATE What three people, dead or alive, would you most like to have dinner with? Young Jeezy, Bill Gates, LeBron James On what reality show would you most like to appear? College Hill Do you have a tattoo? Yes, it’s the face of Jesus What is your favorite cereal? Cinnamon Toast Crunch What is your favorite dessert? Chocolate cake If you could change the world in one way, what would you do? End racism What is your favorite musical artist? Young Jeezy Who is your best friend on another team? Bo Williamson, Elon If you could appear on the cover of any magazine, what would it be? Sports Il- lustrated What profession outside of pro football would you choose? Dentist Began the 2007 season as the starter, but struggled with an ankle injury most of the sea- If I owned a racehorse, I would call it: Speedy son • Has great size for the position and has improved every year • Agile and athletic for his size • Plays well against the run.

2007 - Sophomore Season Started three games and played in seven • Started against James Madison, South Caro- lina and Wake Forest • Battled a severely sprained ankle throughout the season which caused him to miss ﬁ ve games • Had one tackle at Georgia Tech • Had two tackles and a sack at Wake Forest • Returned to the starting lineup vs. South Carolina after missing time with an ankle sprain • Posted three tackles against the Gamecocks • Saw limited action against Miami, Virginia Tech and USF • Started in Carolina’s 37-14 victory over James Madison and assisted on a tackle for loss for two years.

2006 - Freshman Season Played in all 12 games as part of the rotation at defensive tackle • Finished the season with 18 tackles, including nine solo stops and 1.5 sacks • Posted a season-high five tackles vs. Furman • Had three tackles at Clemson • Posted three tackles and a sack at Duke Moved to linebacker this spring after playing tight end last fall • One of the team’s top • Redshirted in 2005. special teams players • Tough, aggressive player. North Moore High School 2007 - Sophomore Season Ranked the No. 16 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the Posted ﬁ ve tackles on the season • Recovered a blocked punt against James Madison to No. 19 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Played both defensive tackle and full- set up an Anthony Elzy touchdown run • Named one of the team’s special teams players back in high school • Ran for 798 yards and 12 touchdowns on 130 carries as a senior of the week for his efforts vs. the Dukes. • Led the team with 50 tackles as junior • Rushed for 600 yards and six touchdowns as a fullback as a junior • Coached by Bryan Lee • Also played basketball. 2006 - Freshman Season One of four true freshmen to see playing time • Played in 11 games primarily on special Personal teams • Had four tackles, including two solo stops and two assists • Both primary tackles Son of Janet and Milton Person and Ronnie Thomas • Born on December 12, 1986 • Af- came at Clemson. rican-American studies major • Would most like to have dinner with his deceased grandmother and two aunts • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “College Hill” Mount Tabor High School • Has 10 tattoos, including one on his left arm for his deceased grandmother and aunts Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Considered the No. 21 player in North • Favorite dessert is Nestle cookie with vanilla ice cream • People say he looks like Big Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 47 tight end in the country by O from the movie Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins • Would choose to sing “You’re Not Rivals.com • Two-time all-conference selection • Helped lead Mount Tabor to a 12-2 re- Alone” by Michael Jackson if he were a contestant on American Idol • Favorite restaurant cord and the quarterfinals of the 4-A state championships in 2005 • Was instrumental in in Chapel Hill is Red Lobster • Says the best thing about Carolina is “waking up every Mount Tabor’s quarterfinal appearance in 2004 • Mount Tabor also played for the state morning knowing that you are going to one of the top schools in the nation.” title in his sophomore season • Set school single-season records with 64 receptions for 1,180 yards and scored 13 touchdowns as a senior • Also rushed 13 times for 85 yards and scored three times • Returned nine kickoffs for 177 yards and 16 punts for 111 CAM THOMAS - CAREER STATISTICS yards • Caught 54 passes for 995 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior • Also played Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR defensive end • Coached by Bob Sapp • Turned down lacrosse scholarship offers to play 2006 9 9 18 1.5-9 1.5-9 0 0 0 0 football at North Carolina. 2007 4 4 8 1.5-11 1.0-9 0 0 0 0 Totals 13 13 26 3.0-20 2.5-18 0 0 0 0 Personal Son of Bobbi and David Taylor • Born November 16, 1987 • Communications major •

Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “The Amazing Race” • Favorite cereal CAM THOMAS is Cinnamon Toast Crunch • If he owned a racehorse, he would name it, “Out In Front” • Began playing football when he was five years old because he wanted to wear the pads • Has a golden retriever named “MacGregor” • Is interested in a career in law enforce- ment • Would most like to appear on the cover of GQ magazine • Favorite musical artist is George Strait.

RYAN TAYLOR - CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2007 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Totals 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

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2006 - Freshman Season A converted fullback who played in all 12 games primarily on special teams and as a reserve linebacker • Had five tackles, including three solo stops and two assists • Assisted on two tackles at Duke • Moved to linebacker prior to the season • Redshirted in 2005.

Dudley High School Had 165 carries for 1,148 yards and 10 touchdowns leading Dudley to the Class 3-AA state final despite ankle injuries • Also caught 15 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns • Coached by Stephen Davis.

Personal Son of Evelyn and Anthony Tinsley • Born on December 4, 1986 • Exercise and sports science major • Would most like to have dinner with Jesus, Jon Beason and Ray Lewis • Tall receiver with good hands • Continues to improve every year • Should be among the Favorite cartoon character is Bugs Bunny • People say he looks like Mike Tyson • If he rotation at wideout this fall. owned a racehorse, he would name it “Superman” • Began playing football when he was 10 • Followed the Dallas Cowboys as a kid • Aspires to be an Athletic Director • 2007 - Sophomore Season Best friend on another team is Dominque Midgett of Wake Forest. Played in nine games • Had three catches for 40 yards • Caught an 11-yard pass vs. South Carolina • Posted a career-best 20-yard reception at Virginia Tech • Caught one pass for nine yards in Carolina’s 37-14 victory over James Madison. KENNEDY TINSLEY - CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT FF FR 2006 - Freshman Season 2006 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Played in eight games and had five catches for 47 yards, including a long of 15 • 2007 5 2 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 Caught two passes for 26 yards, including a 15-yarder, vs. South Florida • Had one Totals 8 4 12 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 catch for eight yards at Virginia • Made two receptions for 13 yards vs. Wake Forest • Also played on special teams • Redshirted in 2005.

St. Mark’s/Blair Academy Played high school at St. Mark’s in Dallas before attending Prep School at Blair Academy • Named the New Jersey Prep Player of the Year in 2004 • Ranked one of the top 50 athletes in the country in 2004 by Rivals.com • Also one of the top 100 players in Texas by Rivals.com • Although Blair Academy was primarily a running team, he still caught 28 passes for 518 yards and four touchdowns • Also rushed for 40 yards and scored a touchdown • Returned two kickoffs and one punt for touchdowns • Also played safety and returned two interceptions for touchdowns • Of his 10 touchdowns, nine were 27 yards or more • Had 59 tackles at defensive back, including 33 primary, one sack, two caused fumbles and one recovered fumble.

Personal His brother, Kalen, played linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys in 2004-05 • His brother, Kyle, played at Texas • His father, Bruce, played four years in the NFL and two in the Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2007 season • Played for Bobby Cloninger USFL • Son of Bruce Thornton and Denise Levert • Born on May 13, 1986 • Sociology at Robinson High School • Two-year letterwinner at wide receiver • Cabarrus county major • Would most like to have dinner with Frank Sinatra, Tupac and Princess Diana • scholar-athlete • Member of the National Honor Society • Four-year honor roll member Would most like to appear on the reality TV show, “The Apprentice” • Says the one word • Exercise and sports science major • Son of John and Pat Washburn • Born Joshua his mother would use to describe him is “charming” • Began playing football when he Dean Washburn on Sept. 22, 1987 in Asheboro. was 13 • Never leaves home without his iPhone • Would choose to sing “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by Fergie if he were a contestant on American Idol • People say he looks like Steve Urkel from Family Matters.

KENTON THORNTON - CAREER STATISTICS Year Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP 2006 5 47 9.4 0 15 2007 3 40 13.3 0 20 Totals 8 87 10.9 0 20

Career Highs: 26 yards vs. USF (2006); 2 receptions vs. USF (2006) and vs. Wake Forest (2006); 20 yard catch vs. Virginia Tech (2007)

Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2006 season • Lettered three years at Garner High School and earned all-conference honors at defensive end as a junior and senior • Played his freshman year at Wake Christian Academy • Garner made the playoffs during his last two seasons • Was academic all-conference all three years • Coached by Anthony Barbour in 2003 and 2004 and Ron Pendergrass in 2005 • Son of Don and Lou White • Born January 17, 1988 • Management and society major.

Solid special teams performer • Played well this spring and will compete for playing time at linebacker • Participates in nearly all of the UNC football team’s community service projects • Set UNC linebacker record in the power clean (360 lbs.)

2007 - Sophomore Season Reserve linebacker and starter on special teams who had seven tackles on the season • Played well in Carolina’s 37-14 victory over James Madison, posting three solo tackles • Also had tackles against Georgia Tech and Duke • Missed spring workouts prior to the season due to a foot injury.

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Moved from tailback, where he was the team’s leading rusher in 2007 with 399 yards, ■ 2007 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year by The Associated Press & The Sporting to cornerback in the spring • One of the fastest players on the team • With more experi- News ence, could become a valuable addition to the defensive backfi eld. ■ 2007 First-Team Freshman All-America by the Football Writers Association of America and Rivals.com 2007 - Freshman Season ■ 2007 Honorable-mention Freshman All-America by Scout.com Started eight games at tailback and led the team with 399 rushing yards on 95 carries ■ 2007 Sporting News First-Team All-ACC Freshman • His 4.2 yard per carry average was second on the team among backs with more than 11 carries • Also had 15 catches for 159 yards • Third on the team with 558 all-purpose A talented young player with all the skills to be an all-conference safety • Runs well, hits yards • Had one carry for six yards against Duke • Carried eight times for 11 yards and hard and is a playmaker. added two catches for 13 yards at NC State • Rushed for a career-best 92 yards on 18 carries in the win over Maryland • Added two catches for 18 yards for a total of 110 2007 - Redshirt Freshman Season yards from scrimmage • Named one of the team’s offensive players of the week • Ran Switched from wide receiver to safety in the fall • Started all 12 games and ranked fi fth for 31 yards on six carries and had three catches for 20 yards at Wake Forest • Rushed on the team with 57 tackles • Led the team with three interceptions for 84 yards and for a team-high 37 yards on only six carries vs. South Carolina • Also added a career- broke up two passes • Posted two tackles in the win over Duke • Had fi ve tackles, one best 33-yard reception vs. the Gamecocks • Ran for 19 yards on three carries against tackle for loss, one forced fumble and one pass breakup Miami • Rushed for 10 yards and had an 8-yard catch at Virginia Tech • Ran for 36 at Georgia Tech • Had six tackles at NC State • Had yards at USF • Rushed 16 times for 60 yards and had a 4-yard catch against Virginia one tackle in the win over Maryland • Posted four • Combined for 101 yards rushing (43) and receiving (58) at East Carolina • Made his tackles at Wake Forest, but was sidelined for part of

fi rst career start in the season opener against James Madison and had a team-high 12 DEUNTA the game with a hip fl exor • Had three tackles vs. carries for 49 yards, including a long run of 21 yards • Had ankle surgery after spring WILLIAMS South Carolina • Had an outstanding game vs. workouts, but was healthy in fall camp and started the fi rst game of the year. Miami with seven tackles, a tackle for loss and an interception • Matched his career high with nine Asheville High School tackles at Virginia Tech • Also picked off a pass Ranked the nation’s No. 11 all-purpose back by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 10 against the Hokies and returned it 39 yards • player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer and SuperPrep • Started just two Posted a career-high nine tackles at No. 23 USF seasons at tailback and rushed for 5,133 yards to break a 63-year-old school record • Had seven tackles, including four solo stops and previously held by legendary Carolina back Charlie “Choo-Choo” Justice • Member three assists, vs. Virginia • Made one tackle in the of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Rushed for 55 yards despite an injured ankle loss at ECU • One of 21 freshmen to see action in the in Asheville’s 13-10 victory over Western Alamance in the 2005 3-A state champion- Tar Heels’ 37-14 victory over James Madison • Picked ship game • Asheville completed the season 15-0 to win its first state title since 1922 off a pass that was tipped by teammate Chase Rice and • Rushed for 1,855 yards on 207 carries and scored 31 touchdowns as a senior returned it 45 yards to the JMU 12-yard line, which led • Also had 10 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown • Rushed for 2,200 yards to a fi eld goal • Also had three tackles. and 39 touchdowns as a junior • Named the Asheville Citizen-Times All-Western North Carolina Player of the Year • Coached by Danny Wilkins. White Oak High School SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 4 skill Personal athlete in the country by SuperPrep • Was named JOHNNY WHITE Son of Belinda White • the defensive MVP for the North Carolina team in Born February 3, 1988 the Shrine Bowl • Recorded six tackles in the 28-24 victory • • Communications major Ranked the No. 2 player in North Carolina and the No. 12 • Would most like to have safety in the nation by Scout.com • Considered the No. 4 dinner with Jesus, Martin player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranks as the No. Luther King Jr. and Dr. Seuss 8 player in North Carolina and the No. 25 athlete in the • Would most like to appear country by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 8 player on the reality TV show, “The in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • As a Real World” • Favorite cartoon senior, caught 29 passes for 299 yards on offense and character is Bob the Builder • If averaged eight tackles per game and intercepted seven he owned a racehorse, he would passes on defense • As a junior, had 400 yards receiv- name it “Ding Ding” • Says the ing, 250 yards rushing and 200 yards passing • Caught one word his mother would use to 16 passes and scored on 11 of those • Coached by Bob describe him is “unique” • Would Blick • Also played basketball and ran track • Attended the most like to appear on the cover same high school as former UNC standout Quincy Monk. of Sports Illustrated. GETTING TO KNOW DEUNTA WILLIAMS What three people, dead or alive, would you most like to have dinner with? Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr. and my granddad On what reality TV show would you most like to appear? College Hill Favorite dessert? Sweet Potato Pie People say I look like: Melvin Williams, North Carolina safety If I could change the world in one way, I would: Allow for free healthcare What is your favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill? Spanky’s What football team did you follow as a kid and why? Green Bay Packers because of Antonio Freeman JOHNNY WHITE - CAREER STATISTICS When did you begin playing football and why? At the age of 11 because my entire Rushing Receiving family played Year Att Yards Avg. TD LP Rec. Yards Avg. TD LP One word your mother would use to describe you? Favored 2007 95 399 4.2 0 21 15 159 10.6 0 33 If I owned a racehorse, I would call it: Charly Totals 95 399 4.2 0 21 15 159 10.6 0 33

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for loss, and recovered a fumble at No. E.J. WILSON Personal 23 USF • Recorded three tackles and as- Son of Danine Landor and Curtis Dowdy • Born November 21, 1987 • Management sisted on a tackle for loss for three yards and society major. in the loss to Virginia • Posted three tackles in the loss at ECU, including a 6-yard sack of ECU’s Patrick Pinkney • Started at DEUNTA WILLIAMS - CAREER STATISTICS defensive end in Carolina’s 37-14 victory Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR over James Madison and had two tackles 2007 40 17 57 2.0-4 0-0 3-84 2 1 0 and recovered a fumble. Totals 40 17 57 2.0-4 0-0 3.-84 2 1 0 2006 - Freshman Season Career Highs: 9 tackles vs. South Florida & Virginia Tech (2007) Finished the season with 19 tackles, including nine solo and 10 assists, and three tackles for losses and two sacks • Had three tackles at Duke • Had one tackle against NC State • Posted three solo stops against Georgia Tech • Had his best game of the season with four tackles (two primary, two assists) and a 6-yard sack of Brady Quinn in the loss at Notre Dame • Posted two tackles against Wake Forest • Had two tackles, including one solo stop and one assist • Plays primarily in pass rush situations • Had one tackle, a 2-yard sack, against Clemson • Posted one tackle against Furman • Had one tackle against Virginia Tech • Saw his first career action against Rutgers at defensive end and had a 3-yard tackle for loss.

Enrolled at North Carolina in January after attending Coffeyville (Kan.) Community Brunswick High School College for two seasons • Had a good spring and should bring valuable experience to a Ranked the No. 26 player in Virginia by The Roanoke Times • Ranked among the top young defensive backfi eld. 35 players in Virginia by SuperPrep • Played numerous positions as a senior due to the youth of the team, which featured only five upperclassmen • First-team all-district wide Coffeyville Community College/Wilson Central High School receiver and defensive back • First-team all-region wide receiver, second-team all-region First-team all-district and all-state cornerback for Wilson Central High School in Lebanon, defensive back • All-state selection at wide receiver • Averaged 32.1 yards per reception Tenn. • Can play either cornerback or safety • Received a four-star rating from Scout. and caught six touchdown passes in 2004 • Also played some running back and quar- com and Rivals.com • Rated the No. 31 junior college player in the country by Rivals. terback • Rushed for four touchdowns and averaged 7.5 yards per carry • Threw for two com • Earned All-Gridiron second-team junior college all-america honors • Named touchdowns at quarterback • Averaged 7.7 tackles per game while playing defensive honorable mention NJCAA All-America • Ranked second on Coffeyville’s squad as a back, linebacker and free safety as a senior • All-state performer in 300-meter hurdles freshman with 87 tackles • Had 52 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions forced a fumble • Played forward on the state champion basketball team • Has a 4.2 GPA • Coached by and blocked two kicks as a sophomore • Coached by Dwayne Alexander at Wilson Harold Williams. Central and by Jeff Leiker at Coffeyville. Personal Personal Son of Helen and Earl Wilson, Sr. • Born on October 28, 1987 • Exercise and sports Son of Neomia Coleman and Melvin Williams • Born Dec. 30, 1987 • Exercise and science major. sports science major • Childhood friend of former North Carolina basketball player Brandan Wright • Made his fi rst visit to Chapel Hill when Wright came on an offi cial visit GETTING TO KNOW E.J. WILSON for basketball in 2005-06 • Would most like to have dinner with Martin Luther King Jr., What three people, dead or alive, would you most like to have dinner with? My his grandmother and Bob Sanders • People say he looks like Deunta Williams • Began grandmother, Richard Pryor and Barack Obama playing football when he was 9 so he would have something to do after school • Favorite Do you have a tattoo and what does it represent? I have my parents’ names on my restaurant in Chapel Hill is Time Out • Would most like to appear on the cover of Time biceps because they are my strength magazine • Would sing R.E.S.P.E.C.T. by Aretha Franklin if he were a contestant on People say I look like: David Banner American Idol • Says the best thing about Carolina is the weather. If I could change the world in one way, I would: Eliminate racism and sexism What team did you follow as a kid and why? Dallas Cowboys because all of my family members were Redskins fans What magazine would you most like to appear on the cover? Forbes What profession outside of football would you choose? Physical therapy Favorite musical artist? Jay-Z On what reality TV show would you most like to appear? The Real World

E.J. WILSON - CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2006 9 10 19 3.0-13 2.0-10 0 0 0 0 2007 24 20 44 9.5-40 5.0-26 0 2 1 2-0 Totals 33 30 63 12.5-53 7.0-36 0 2 1 2-0

Career Highs: 8 tackles at Wake Forest (2007) Carolina’s only defensive end with any starting experience • Will look to become a bigger force off the edge this season • Strong and powerful player who continues to improve • Set UNC record in the squat (670 lbs.) for a defensive end.

2007 - Sophomore Season Started all 12 games at defensive end • Had 44 tackles and ranked second on the team in tackles for losses (9.5) and sacks (5.0) • Recorded six tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack, in the win over Duke • Also forced a fumble against the Blue Devils • Made four tackles and posted an 8-yard sack at Georgia Tech • Posted ﬁ ve tackles at NC State • Had three tackles, including a tackle for loss, broke up a pass and had a quarterback pressure in the win over Maryland • Played his best game at Wake Forest with a career-high eight tackles, including one tackle for loss • Had a 3-yard sack against No. 7 South Carolina • Posted a sack and had two tackles in the 33-27 victory over Miami • Had two tackles at Virginia Tech • Posted ﬁ ve tackles, including one tackle

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Tate) in the win over Duke • Passed for 283 yards and was 21 of 35 with a touchdown (14 yards to Hakeem Nicks) and no interceptions at Georgia Tech • Completed 22 of 42 attempts for 241 yards and two interceptions at NC State • Threw for 149 yards and a touchdown (30 yards to Hakeem Nicks) in the win over Maryland • Completed 26 of 33 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown at Wake Forest • TD came on an 11-yard pass to FB Bobby Rome • Passed for 285 yards on a 22 of 42 effort against South Carolina • Threw for one score (18 yards to Greg Little) and ran for another (3-yard keeper) against the Gamecocks • Was 15 of 23 for 208 yards and no interceptions in the win over Miami • Also scored his fi rst career rushing TD on a 1-yard keeper • Threw for 182 yards on 16 of 25 passing at Virginia Tech • Was 11 for 27 for a career-low 85 yards with a career-high four interceptions at USF • Went 25 for 38 for 339 yards and three scores against Virginia en route to ACC Rookie of the Week honors • The 339 yards marked the ninth-best single-game total in school history • Threw TDs of 2 (Quinn), 4 (Nicks) and 53 yards (Nicks) Will battle for the staring place-kicker position this fall as the Tar Heels against the Cavaliers • Threw for a career-high 344 yards versus search for a replacement for record-setting kicker Connor Barth • Has East Carolina, completing 20 of 32 passes with three touchdowns a strong leg and just needs to stay consistent • Set school records for a • Ranked as the fi rst 300-yard passing game for a Tar Heel since place-kicker in the vertical jump (35”), long jump (9’-7.5”) and 40-yard Matt Baker had 335 yards against Maryland in 2005 • The dash (4.67) • Redshirted in 2007. 344 passing yards is the seventh-highest single-game total in school history and the second-highest by a freshman Scotland County High School (behind Darian Durant’s 361 vs. Wake Forest in 2001) • Has the ability to kickoff, punt and kick field goals • Ranked the No. 6 kicker in Threw TDs of 37 (Nicks), 39 (Tate) and 51 yards (Tate) the country by Rivals • Ranked the No. 17 place-kicker in the country by Scout. against the Pirates • Completed 13 of 18 (.722) for com • Ranked among the top 35 players in North Carolina by SuperPrep • 218 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, Member of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming’s All-Southeast Team • Four-year in Carolina’s 37-14 victory over James Madison • starter • Averaged 38 yards per punts and converted 7 of 14 field goals and Tossed a 65-yard touchdown pass on the fi rst pass 40 of 44 extra-point attempts as a senior • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine of his college career to Brooks Foster • Also threw Bowl team • Earned all-state honors • Made 8 of 13 FG attempts, including a 48-yarder, touchdown passes of 28 yards (Tate) and eight (Foster) as a junior • Nearly 75 percent of his kickoffs went for touchbacks • Made four game- yards • Honored as ACC Rookie of the Week for his show- winning field goals as a junior • Coached by Mark Barnes. ing against the Dukes.

Personal Pope High School Son of Jerry and Jim Wooten • Born April 5, 1988 • Enrolled in the General College • Completed 160 of 289 passes (57 percent) for 2,305 Would most like to have dinner with Denzel Washington, Will Smith and Adam Sandler yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior • Also rushed for • Favorite cereal is Smart Start • Has a pet dog named “Redman” • Best friend on an- 292 yards and seven scores • Also punted 34 times for other team is Travian Roberston of South Carolina • Would most like to appear on the 1,237 yards (36.8 avg.) with a long of 68 • Named cover of Men’s Health • Would choose to sing “With You” by Chris Brown if he were first-team all-region and the Cobb County Touch- on American Idol • People say he looks like Joe Haydon, North Carolina’s Director of down Club Offensive Player of the Year • Earned Football Operations • Followed South Carolina as a kid because both of his parents went Atlanta Metro First-Team All-Area honors • Ranked there. the No. 60 player in Georgia by SuperPrep • Coached by Bob Swank • Also played basketball and averaged 18 points, six rebounds and six assists at small forward • Played football as a sophomore and senior • Did not play as a junior to concentrate on basketball.

Personal Son of Carol and John Yates • Born Tay- lor Jonathan Yates on May 28, 1987 • Communications major. T.J. YATES

T.J. YATES - CAREER STATISTICS ■ 2007 Honorable-Mention Freshman All-America by CollegeFootballNews.com ■ 2007 First-Team Freshman All-America By The Sporting News Year A-C-I Pct. Yards TD LP Yds/Gm ■ ACC Rookie of the Week (Sept. 3, 2007; Sept. 17, 2007) 2007 365-218-18 59.7 2655 14 65 221.2 ■ Finished second in the 2007 ACC Rookie of the Year voting Totals 365-218-18 59.7 2655 14 65 221.2

Had shoulder surgery to repair his labrum after the 2007 season and missed all of spring Career Highs: 344 yards at East Carolina (2007); 25 completions vs. Virginia (2007); practice • Began throwing again on April 7, nearly four months after the surgery • 42 attempts vs. South Carolina, at NC State (2007); 3 TDs vs. James Madison, East Remained on schedule throughout the rehab process and should be completely healthy Carolina, Virginia (2007); 4 interceptions at USF (2007) in the fall • Was not a highly recruited quarterback, but drew interest from Carolina’s coaches who were in Georgia in 2006 to watch a player on the opposing team • Yates had a great game and was offered a scholarship, which he accepted before coming to GETTING TO KNOW T.J. YATES campus for an ofﬁ cial visit • Also turned down several basketball scholarship offers to What three people, dead or alive, would you most like to have dinner with? My play football in Chapel Hill. grandma, Ghandi and Peyton Manning On what reality TV show would you most like to appear? The Amazing Race 2007 - Redshirt Freshman Season Do you have a tattoo? Yes on my chest, “Y+III.” My two older brothers and I all have it. Passed for a UNC single-season record 2,655 yards and 14 touchdowns • Completed Favorite cartoon character? Foghorn Leghorn 218 of 365 passes for a 59.7 completion percentage • Finished third in the ACC with If I could change the world in one way, I would: Stop all violence 221.2 passing yards per game and eighth with a 123.62 efﬁ ciency rating • Ranks When did you start playing football? At the age of 4 fourth all-time among ACC rookie quarterbacks in passing yardage • Also rushed for What football team did you follow as a kid and why? Indianapolis Colts because I two scores • Surpassed Darian Durant to set UNC freshman records for completions grew up in Indianapolis and passing yards against Wake Forest • Ranked second among UNC rookies behind Darian Durant with 14 TDs passing • Set UNC freshman records for passing yards, Who is your best friend on another team? Jodie Meeks, Kentucky basketball completions and attempts • Has two of the top-10 passing yardage games in school What song would you sing if you were a contestant on American Idol? Eye of the history (344 vs. ECU, 339 vs. UVA) • Joins Durant and Chris Keldorf as the only Tar Tiger Heel quarterbacks with two of the top 10 yardage games in school history • Consecutive What is your favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill? Sutton’s Drugstore three-game (JMU, ECU, UVA) totals of 901 passing yards and nine touchdowns were What is your position coach’s favorite saying? “Are you with me?” - John Shoop tops in UNC history • Was 11 of 24 for 75 yards and a touchdown (9 yards to Brandon

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2008 NORTH CAROLINA SIGNING CLASS Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown High School/Previous Zach Brown LB 6-2 220 Columbia, Md. Wilde Lake/Hargrave M.A. Jonathan Cooper OL 6-3 295 Wilmington, N.C. Hoggard Quinton Coples DE 6-6 245 Kinston, N.C. Kinston/Hargrave M.A. Herman Davidson DB 6-2 215 Long Beach, Calif. Polytechnic Dion Guy LB/DE 6-4 225 Washington, D.C. Woodson Braden Hanson QB 6-6 195 Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte Latin Todd Harrelson WR 6-2 190 Chesapeake, Va. Oscar Smith Kenneth Harris LB/DE 6-4 215 Decatur, Ga. Columbia Michael McAdoo DL 6-7 245 Antioch, Tenn. Antioch Ebele Okakpu LB 6-2 220 Roswell, Ga. Roswell Robert Quinn DL 6-5 260 Ladson, S.C. Ft. Dorchester Kevin Reddick LB 6-3 230 New Bern, N.C. New Bern Joseph Townsend DT 6-4 295 San Jose, Calif. Valley Christian/Los Altos Hills C.C. Randy White TE 6-5 240 Bristol, Va. Virginia Melvin Williams* DB 6-0 195 Lebanon, Tenn. Wilson Central/Coffeyville C.C. Christian Wilson HB 6-3 235 McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour Jamal Womble RB 5-10 220 Sierra Vista, Ariz. Buena *Enrolled in Janurary

ZACH BROWN HERMAN DAVIDSON LINEBACKER, 6-2, 220 DEFENSIVE BACK, 6-2, 215 COLUMBIA, MD. LONG BEACH, CALIF. (POLYTECHNIC) (WILDE LAKE HS/HARGRAVE M.A.) Ranked the No. 19 cornerback in the country by Scout.com Played linebacker at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, • Rated the 36th-best player in California by SuperPrep • Va. • Rated the No. 12 prep player in the country by Rivals. Considered the No. 65 safety in the country by Rivals.com • com • Blocked a punt for a touchdown in a game against Finished the 2007 season (13-1) with 71 tackles and six inter- Marshall while at Hargrave • Played running back and line- ceptions and two fumble recoveries • Saved the Poly season backer at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Md. • Rushed with a fumble recovery at the goal line in the final seconds for 1,537 yards and 20 touchdowns and collected over 90 of their 2-0 win over Orange Lutheran in the semifinals • solo tackles as a senior • Also had a successful wrestling ca- Helped the Jackrabbits to the 2007 CIF-SS Pac-5 Division title reer, going 29-0 with 17 pins and five technical falls • Won • Earned first-team all-division honors • Played sparingly as the class 3-A title in the 100-meter dash (10.67 seconds) and 200-meter dash (21.52) a junior for Long Beach (Calif.) Poly but moved into the starting lineup during his senior • Coached by Doug Duvall at Wilde Lake High School and Robert Prunty at Hargrave year • Becomes the first California native to sign with the Tar Heels since Chris Keldorf in Military Academy • Son of Sandra Orr and Lewis Briar • Born Oct. 23, 1989. 1996 • Coached by Raul Lara • Son of Herman and Sadonia Davidson • Born March 6, 1990. JONATHAN COOPER OFFENSIVE LINEMAN, 6-3, 295 DION GUY WILMINGTON, N.C. (HOGGARD) LINEBACKER/DEFENSIVE END, 6-4, 225 Ranked the No. 8 player in North Carolina and the No. 21 WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOODSON) offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com • Voted the Recorded more than 100 tackles in 2007 • Helped lead his conference’s player of the year as an offensive lineman • team to an 8-4 record and earn a berth in Washington D.C.’s Played mostly guard in high school, but also played defensive city championship • Posted eight tackles and had a safety end • Helped Hoggard claim the state 4-A championship as a in the championship game • Had 82 tackles, five sacks and senior, paving the way for three players who rushed for 600 two interceptions as a junior • Named honorable mention yards or more • Hoggard won the title with a 16-0 record All-Metro by the Washington Post • Earned all-district honors • Considered the No. 14 player in North Carolina by Super- • Coached by Greg Fuller • Also runs track • Son of Joyce Prep • Earned all-state honors as a senior • Also a standout Womack and Kerry Wilson • Born Sept. 14, 1990. heavyweight wrestler • Coached by Scott Braswell • Son of Velma and Michael Cooper • One of his brothers attends NC State, a sister attends Meredith College, and another BRADEN HANSON sister lives in Durham • Born Jan. 19, 1990. QUARTERBACK, 6-6, 195 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CHARLOTTE LATIN) QUINTON COPLES North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year • Played in DEFENSIVE END, 6-6, 245 the Under Armour All-American game and completed one KINSTON, N.C. (KINSTON HS/HARGRAVE M.A.) pass for 12 yards • Named the 2007 All-Southern Player SuperPrep All-America • Played in the U.S. Army All-America game • Member of re- of the Year for North Carolina by the Orlando Sun-Sentinel cruiting analyst Tom Lemming’s All-America team • After his performance in the Army • Member of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming’s All-America All-America game, he moved from unranked to No. 105 in Rivals.com’s list of the top team • Left-hander is ranked the No. 18 quarterback in the 250 players in the country • Had the East squad’s only sack in the game • Considered country by Scout.com • Considered the No. 25 prospect in the No. 8 prospect in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 6 defensive end North Carolina by Rivals.com • Ranked among the top 20 in the country by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 21 defensive end in the country by Scout. players in North Carolina by SuperPrep • One of seven final- com • Rated the No. 34 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com • Member of the ists for the Joe Montana Quarterback of the Year Award given by the DeBartolo Sports Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 • Had 63 tackles and seven sacks as University • One of the Top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer a junior at Kinston High School • Transferred to Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia • Completed 345 of 498 passes for 5,623 yards and 81 touchdowns over the last two for his senior year and had eight sacks to lead Hargrave • Coached by Tony Edwards at season • Led Latin to consecutive independent school state crowns as a junior and senior Kinston and Robert Prunty at Hargrave • Son of Gail Coples and Timothy Koonce • Born • Passed for 2,695 yards and 39 touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Larry McNulty • June 22, 1990. Also played basketball • Son of Janet and Bryan Hanson • Born Sept. 15, 1989.

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TODD HARRELSON quarterback hurries before the surgery • Coached by Steve LaPrad • Two-time defending WIDE RECEIVER, 6-2, 190 state heavyweight champion • Son of Maria and James Quinn • Born May 18, 1990. CHESAPEAKE, VA. (OSCAR SMITH) Ranked the No. 13 player in Virginia by SuperPrep • Ranked KEVIN REDDICK the No. 15 player in Virginia and the No. 52 wide receiver LINEBACKER, 6-3, 230 in the country by Rivals.com • Considered one of the top 100 NEW BERN, N.C. (NEW BERN) wide receivers in the country by Scout.com and ESPN.com • Rated the No. 23 inside linebacker in the country by ESPN. Recorded 46 receptions for 892 yards and 13 touchdowns com • Ranked the No. 9 player in North Carolina and the while leading Smith to a 13-1 record as a senior • In the No. 33 outside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com • Con- state semifinals, he had 15 catches for 354 yards and three sidered the No. 10 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • touchdowns • Named first-team all-state as a senior • Named Ranked the No. 12 middle linebacker by Scout.com • Mem- second-team all-state at defensive back after intercepting six ber of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Was a varsity passes and breaking up 23 • Earned first-team all-district honors at defensive back and starter as a sophomore at fullback, and earned offensive MVP second-team as a wide receiver/tight end as a junior • Had 32 receptions for 710 yards honors in the state 4-AA finals as a senior at that position and seven touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Richard Morgan • Also plays basket- after scoring two touchdowns to end Charlotte Independence’s ball • Son of Geazell Harrelson • Born Jan. 31, 1990. reign • Named the Coastal Conference defensive player of the year • Earned first-team all-state honors at linebacker as a senior • Recorded 189 tackles, eight sacks, six forced KENNETH HARRIS fumbles and blocked four punts • Also rushed for 163 yards and six touchdowns at LINEBACKER/DEFENSIVE END, 6-4, 215 fullback • Earned all-conference and all-area honors as a junior • Coached by Bobby DECATUR, GA. (COLUMBIA) Curlines • Son of Kevin Reddick Sr. and his stepmother, Janelle • Born Dec. 28, 1989. Played safety most of his high school career, but also saw time at linebacker, tight end and cornerback • Played all four posi- JOSEPH TOWNSEND tions during his senior season • Stared his senior season at DEFENSIVE TACKLE, 6-4, 295 middle linebacker, but moved back to safety early in the year SAN JOSE, CALIF. (VALLEY CHRISTIAN/LOS ALTOS HILLS C.C.) • Had 62 tackles and two interceptions as a senior • Played Graduated from San Jose (Calif.) Valley Christian High School in 2005 • Played one tight end where he caught four touchdown passes • Played season at Los Altos Hills (Calif.) Foothill C.C. in 2006 • Was recruited to Nebraska by in the DeKalb County All-Star game • Had 32 receptions for Carolina assistant coach John Blake, but did not enroll and sat out all of 2007 • Was a 710 yards, averaging 26.0 yards per reception, and seven four-star defensive tackle by Scout.com in 2007 and was ranked the No. 18 junior col- touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Kevin Latham • Son of lege player in the country by SuperPrep • Was named first team all-league his senior Keith and Kaynell Harris • Born Dec. 16, 1989. season at Valley Christian • His brother, Larry Townsend Jr., is a former defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints. MICHAEL McADOO DEFENSIVE LINEMAN, 6-7, 245 RANDY WHITE ANTIOCH, TENN. (ANTIOCH) TIGHT END, 6-5, 240 Considered the No. 23 weakside defensive end in the country BRISTOL, VA. (VIRGINIA HS) and the No. 12 player in Tennessee by Rivals.com • Rated the Had 17 receptions for 269 yards and six touchdowns as a No. 35 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com • Ranked junior • Ranked among the top 40 players in Virginia by Su- the No. 13 player in Tennessee by SuperPrep • Childhood perPrep • Senior season was ended prematurely due to shoul- friend of UNC teammates Brian Gupton and Rashad Mason der surgery • Coached by Terry Smith, who also coached • Rated among the top 50 defensive ends in the country by former North Carolina tight end Jon Hamlett at a different Scout.com • Posted 60 tackles, including 12 tackles for losses high school • Also an excellent deep snapper • Finished third and five sacks as a senior • Had 19 receptions for 29 yards in the shot put and ninth in the discus at the 2-A state meet • and eight touchdowns as a senior • Was a Class 5A Mr. Son of Dianna and Randall White • Born Sept. 24, 1988. Football Lineman finalist as a senior • Earned all-state, all-area and all-district honors after collecting 36 tackles including 13 sacks and 12 tackles for a loss as a junior • Also played tight end for Antioch, where he was mostly used as a blocker • Coached by Mike CHRISTIAN WILSON Woodward • Was an all-state performer for the basketball team as a junior • Son of H-BACK, 6-3, 235 Janai Shelton • Born July 9, 1990. McKEES ROCKS, PA. (MONTOUR) SuperPrep All-America • Member of recruiting analyst Tom EBELE OKAKPU Lemming’s All-America team • Rated the No. 11 player in LINEBACKER, 6-2, 220 Pennsylvania and the No. 32 athlete in the country by Rivals. ROSWELL, GA. (ROSWELL) com • Rated the No. 10 outside linebacker in the country by SuperPrep All-America • Considered the No. 17 player in ESPN.com • Ranked the No. 15 player in Pennsylvania by Georgia and the No. 25 linebacker in the country by Super- SuperPrep • Played in the Under Armour All-American game Prep • Ranked the No. 11 middle linebacker in the country by • Named to the “Fabulous 22” team by the Pittsburgh Post- Scout.com • Considered the No. 30 prospect in Georgia and Gazette • Played linebacker and running back while leading the No. 28 linebacker in the country by Rivals.com • Named his team to a 12-1 record and second place finish in the dis- to the Georgia Football Magazine 2007 All-Classification trict as a senior • Had 82 tackles, including 30 primary stops • Rushed for 2,212 yards All-State team • Member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 291 carries and caught 13 passes for 286 yards as a senior • Had 920 rushing yards Super Southern 100 • Posted 151 tackles as a senior and and 73 tackles as a junior • Coached by Lou Cerro • Son of Perry and Romi Madia Wil- returned a touchdown for an interception in the playoffs • Led son • Born July 12, 1990. Roswell to a 10-3 record and a run to the third round of the 5-A state playoffs • Had 121 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three sacks, and four fumble recoveries as a junior, helping JAMAL WOMBLE lead his team to the state championship game, which ended in a 14-14 tie • Coached RUNNING BACK, 5-10, 220 by Tim McFarlin • Also plays basketball • Son of Lina and Walter Okakpu • Born April SIERRA VISTA, ARIZ. (BUENA) 20, 1990. Ranked the No. 13 running back in the country by Scout. com • Considered the No. 6 player in Arizona and the No. ROBERT QUINN 14 running back in the country by Rivals.com • Played in DEFENSIVE LINEMAN, 6-5, 260 the Offense-Defense High School All-America Game • Con- LADSON, S.C. (FORT DORCHESTER) sidered the No. 8 player in Arizona by SuperPrep • Named All-Arizona first team by the Arizona Republic • Selected SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 7 player in South first-team 4A-5A all-star by the Tucson Citizen • Finished his Carolina by SuperPrep • Member of South Carolina’s Shrine senior season with 1,787 yards and 21 touchdowns on 170 Bowl team and the U.S. Army All-American Game • Member carries, setting his high school’s career and season rushing of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming’s All-America team • records • Set school single-season record with 126 points and school’s single-game Ranked the No. 3 player in South Carolina and the No. 18 record with five touchdowns • Also scored on a kick return and reception • Had 180 car- strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com • Rated ries for 1,250 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior • As a sophomore, rushed for 732 the No. 11 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com • yards on 114 carries as a sophomore and scored eight touchdowns • Lived part of his Ranked the No. 19 defensive end in the country by Scout.com life in Teachey, N.C. • Has family in Durham and Fayetteville, N.C. • Coached by Mike • Member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 • Senior season was Vezzosi • Son of Trina and John Womble • His father is a Sergeant Major in the Army • shortened after undergoing brain surgery for a benign tumor • Made a full recovery and Committed to North Carolina the day before his father was deployed to Iraq so his father will be able to resume his football career • Had 54 tackles and five sacks, 10 TFL and 21 could take part in the announcement • Born Jan. 27, 1990.

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