Player Profiles

Zach Adrian, Cooter Arnold, Kentwan Balmer...... 40 Anthony Parker-Boyd, Mark Paschal, Alan Pelc ...... 57 Andre Barbour, Ed Barham...... 41 Quinton Person, B.J. Phillips...... 58 Christopher Barnes, Connor Barth ...... 42 Zack Pianalto, Daryl Porter, Darius Powell, Richard Quinn...... 59 Ryan Baucom, Bryan Bethea, Bryon Bishop ...... 43 Morgan Randall, Garrett Reynolds ...... 60 Joey Bozich, Trey Brenner, Michael Briggs, Tavares Brown...... 44 Chase Rice, Richie Rich...... 61 Kendric Burney, Tyler Caldwell, Bruce Carter, John Choate ...... 45 Bobby Rome, Cameron Sexton...... 62 Joe Dailey ...... 46 Aaron Stahl, Jermaine Strong ...... 63 Calvin Darity, Bryan Dixon, Shaun Draughn, Lowell Dyer...... 47 Trevor Stuart, Quan Sturdivant, Brandon Tate ...... 64 Greg Elleby, Anthony Elzy, LaCount Fantroy, Wesley Flagg...... 48 Hilee Taylor ...... 65 Brooks Foster, Trimane Goddard...... 49 Ryan Taylor, Martel Thatch...... 66 Scott Gunn, Kyndraus Guy...... 50 Cam Thomas, Fleming Thompson, Kenton Thornton ...... 67 Zack Handerson, Jordan Hemby, Charlie Henson ...... 51 Kennedy Tinsley, Justin Warren ...... 68 Wyatt Hicks, Mike Ingersoll, Vince Jacobs, Ben Johnson...... 52 Rock Wells, Brian White, Garrett White ...... 69 Kyle Jolly, Tavorris Jolly, Jabir Jones, Ben Lemming...... 53 Johnny White, Deunta Williams, Kendric Williams...... 70 Scott Lenahan, Durell Mapp ...... 54 E.J. Wilson, T.J. Yates ...... 71 Darrius Massenburg, Jock Moore, Aleric Mullins ...... 55 2007 Newcomers ...... 72-74 Michael Murphy, Hakeem Nicks...... 56 2007 Profiles North Carolina Tar Heels

cluding six primary stops, and had one tackle for loss and one forced fumble against the Paladins • Saw extensive action against Virginia Tech and led the team with six tackles (all primary) and recovered a fumble.

2005 - Freshman Season One of seven true freshmen to see action • Played in all 12 games and started the season opener at tailback • Rushed four times for 10 yards, including a long of five, at Miami • Had team highs of 11 carries and 64 yards at Louisville • Averaged 3.5 yards per carry in Carolina’s 31-17 victory over Utah • Had eight carries for 28 yards, including a long of 12, and caught a 15-yard pass against the Utes • Carried nine times for 39 yards, in- cluding a season-best 15-yard run in the win over NC State • Had a 15-yard reception on a screen pass against NC State • The reception came on 2nd and 22, Carolina then converted the third down and later scored a field goal • Did not start against Wisconsin, but had seven carries for 18 yards, including a long of 13 • Also caught one pass for one yard against the Badgers • Just the second freshman to start the first game of the season since Charlie Justice in 1946 (Brandon Russell in 2000 was the other) • Rushed for 28 yards on nine carries in the season opener vs. Georgia Tech. Joined the team as a walk-on in 2005 • Management major • Attended high school in Texas (The Woodlands) as a freshman, Florida as a sophomore and junior (Plant) and Davie High School North Carolina (Green Hope) as a senior • Started at strong safety his senior season at Student Sports Magazine All-America • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl Team • Green Hope and earned all-conference honors and was academic all-conference • Also Named first-team all-state by the Associated Press at both tailback and defensive back • played linebacker, tight end and wide receiver • Started at safety at Plant High School as Only player to be on both offensive and defensive all-state team • Earned league offen- a sophomore and junior where he was named the team’s most improved player • Named sive Player of the Year honors in 2003 and 2004 • Three-time all-conference • Ranked student-athlete of the week by The Raleigh News & Observer as a senior • Coached by the No. 17 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Played quarterback, Tim Pauluzzi at Green Hope, Darlee Nelson at Plant and Weldon Willing at The Wood- running back, punter and defensive back in high school • Finished his high school career lands • Also earned three letters in track and field • Was ranked among the top 110 with 5,172 yards and 67 touchdowns, both school records • As a senior, he gained meter hurdlers in North Carolina • Holds the Green Hope record in the 4x100 meter 2,316 yards on the ground and scored 30 touchdowns • Picked off 10 passes, returning relay, shuttle hurdle relay, pole vault relay and triple jump relay • Born Zach Robert two for game-winning touchdowns as a senior • Had nine interceptions, including two for Adrian on May 20, 1987, in The Woodlands, Texas. touchdowns as a junior • Selected to the Winston-Salem Journal’s All-Northwest Team as a running back as a junior • Rushed 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 • Sociology major.

• Moved from safety to cornerback in the spring • Enters the fall as the co-starter at cor- nerback.

2006 - Sophomore Season Moved to safety in spring 2006 • Split time with senior D.J. Walker after Trimane God- dard was lost for the season • Also played on special teams • Played in all 12 games and started two (Furman & Miami) • Assisted on one tackle at Duke • Had one tackle against Notre Dame • Had four tackles, including three primary stops, against Wake • Counted on to be a leader this season • Was one of the team’s top performers in the Forest, playing most of the game in place of injured starter D.J. Walker • Posted two spring • Enters his second season as a starter at defensive tackle. tackles against Virginia • Led the team with a career-high 12 tackles and forced a fum- ble against USF • Recorded six tackles and broke up a pass against Miami • Posted six 2006 - Junior Season tackles (three solo) and had one pass breakup against Clemson • Made his first career Played in 10 games and started the final eight • Blocked two extra-point attempts in a start on the defensive side of the ball at safety against Furman • Posted eight tackles, in- 45-44 win at Duke, including one with 2:49 remaining in the game after the Blue Devils’ final score • Also added a tackle and a pass breakup against Duke • Made a 7-yard COOTER ARNOLD’S CAREER STATISTICS sack against NC State’s Daniel Evans • It was his lone stop of the day against the Wolf- RUSHING RECEIVING pack • Had three solo stops against Georgia Tech • Played well at Notre Dame and as- YEAR NO. YDS AVG. TD LP NO. YDS. AVG. TD LP sisted on a 7-yard sack • Played most of the second half against Wake Forest with a 2005 48 187 3.9 0 15 4 29 7.2 0 15 sprained right ankle • Started against Virginia and had two tackles, including a 7-yard sack • Started against USF and broke up one pass • Made his first career start at defen- YEAR PRI A TOTAL TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR sive tackle against Miami and had one tackle • Posted four tackles, all solo, against 2006 29 19 48 1-2 0-0 02 21 Clemson • Made two tackles against Rutgers • Did not play against Furman and Virginia Tech due to a high ankle sprain. Career Highs: 12 tackles vs. South Florida (2006)

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2005 - Sophomore Season Played in all 11 games and started the final three against Maryland, Duke and Virginia Tech • Had 17 tackles, including five tackles for losses, one sack, five quarterback hurries and one pass breakup • Posted three tackles, including a tackle for loss, at Virginia Tech • Assisted on one tackle at Miami • Had four stops, including 1.5 tackles for losses, in a 7-5 win over Virginia • Registered three tackles at Louisville • Had one tackle in the win over Utah • Posted two tackles and made his first career sack in the win at NC State • Assisted on one tackle vs. Wisconsin • Posted two tackles, including a tackle for loss, at Georgia Tech.

2004 - Freshman Season One of 13 true freshmen to see action • Played in nine games at defensive end • Had one tackle at Utah.

Weldon High School Member of the North Carolina Shrine Bowl Team • Finished his senior season with 113 tackles, 12 sacks, eight pass breakups and six fumble recoveries • Helped lead Weldon • Athletic lineman who also played tight end in 2006 • Enters the season as the co- to three shutouts in its first six games • As a junior, recorded 103 tackles, 11 sacks and starter at offensive tackle. scored a defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery • Earned all-conference and all-area honors in each of his last two seasons • Named the 2003 All-Area Defensive Player of 2006 - Freshman Season the Year • Coached by Grady Williams. Played in seven games at offensive tackle and tight end • Was forced to move to tight end late in the season against Wake Forest after numerous injuries to UNC’s tight ends • Personal Responded with a touchdown catch in the loss to the Deacons • Had been primarily used Favorite football players as a kid were Lawrence Taylor and Reggie White • His goal this a backup tackle until making the switch to tight end • Redshirted in 2005. year is to help the team get to a bowl game • His dream moment is to pick off a pass • Says the best thing about being a football player at Carolina is the tradition • Son of North Springs High School Charles and Christa Balmer • Born on October 15, 1986 • African-American history Offensive lineman who started at North Springs High School but transferred to Beach and communications major. High School in Savannah during his senior season • Played just three years of football • KENTWAN BALMER’S CAREER STATISTICS Two-year starter at right tackle • Recorded 15 pancakes, gave up only two sacks • YEAR PRI A TOTAL TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR Ranked among the top 100 players in Georgia by Rivals.com • Coached by Gary 2004 011 0 0 0 0 0 0 McCoy at North Springs • Played on the basketball team. 2005 8917 5.0-15 1.0-5 0100 2006 14 2 16 2.5-21 2.5-21 0200 Personal TOTALS 22 12 34 7.5-36 3.5-26 0300 Son of Andre Barbour and Mignon Hale • Born on April 12, 1987 • Management major • Won a campus-wide cooking contest in 2006. Career Highs: 4 tackles at Clemson (2006), vs. Virginia (2005)

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• Redshirted in 2006.

Surry County High School Played both defensive end and tight end • Earned first-team all-state honors as a defen- sive 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 • Ac- cumulated 81 tackles (52 solo), including 13 sacks, and batted down six passes on de- fense • 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 championship basketball team as a junior and was named the state’s player of the year • Averaged over 20 points and 15 rebounds in basketball.

Personal Son of Linda and Edward Barham • Born July 31, 1988.

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and a 49-yarder • Booted a 32-yarder on his last attempt against the Utes • Struggled against NC State, missing two field goals, but converted a 24-yarder in the fourth quarter that gave the Tar Heels a 31-24 lead • Made a 43-yard field goal against Wisconsin, but missed a 50-yarder in the second half • Made three extra points and did not attempt a field goal at Georgia Tech.

2004 - Freshman Season Named second-team freshman All-America by Rivals.com • Named honorable-mention All-ACC • Made 14 of 18 field goal attempts and 35 of 37 extra point attempts • Booted a 27-yard field goal against Boston College in the Continental Tire Bowl • Kicked 25- and 41-yard field goals in the win at Duke • Made a 33-yard field goal in the 31-24 vic- tory at Wake Forest • Booted a 30-yard field goal against Virginia Tech • Missed a 54- yarder on Carolina’s final possession that would have tied the game • Made a 42-yard game-winning field goal as time expired to beat No. 4 Miami, 31-28 • Had missed a 39-yarder earlier in the game against the Hurricanes • Carolina set up the field goal with a nine-play, 55-yard drive to the Miami 25-yard line • Carolina ran the clock down to four seconds, then Miami called a timeout to “ice” Barth • Barth responded with Car- Joined the team as a walk-on in 2005 • Played for coach Glen Padgett at North Meck- olina’s first-game winning field goal since Dan Orner against Duke in 2002 • Made a lenburg High School in Charlotte • Named all-conference as a wide receiver and defen- 29-yard field goal at Utah • Made all three field goal attempts (50, 31, 25 yards) and sive back as a senior • Had 482 yards relieving and made 47 tackles and picked off six three extra points in Carolina’s 30-24 win over NC State • The 50-yard field goal was passes • As a junior, he had 352 yards receiving, 62 rushing yards, made 37 tackles the longest ever by a Carolina freshman • Made all three field goals against FSU (20, and had one interception • Was named the school’s student-athlete of the year as a sen- 32, 37) and an extra point • Became the first Tar Heel to make three field goals in a ior • Also ran track and was the team’s most valuable player as a senior • Born on Sept. game since Dan Orner made three at Syracuse in 2002 • Made all four extra point at- 23, 1986, in Columbia, S.C. • Chemistry major. tempts against Georgia Tech, but missed a 47-yard field goal • Made his first career field goal on a 22-yard attempt at Virginia • Connected on all seven point after attempts in Carolina’s 49-38 win • Became the first freshman kicker to kick a field goal for the Tar Heels since Josh McGee in 1996.

Hoggard High School Named first-team high school All-America by USA Today • Played in the prestigious Army All-America Bowl • Attended the U.S. Army All-American Bowl combine and was named the event’s top kicker • Selected to the inaugural EA Sports High School All- America Team • Considered one of the best kickers in the country by most recruiting serv- ices • Set the North Carolina state record for field goals in a season and career (38) • Ranked among the top 25 overall players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Connected on 20 of 21 field goals and 48 of 50 PATs for 108 points as a senior • Made a 53- and 50- PK • Connor Barth yarder in 2003 • Had a string of 40 consecutive PATs in 2002 • Made 11 of 14 field goals that year, in- • Team leader • One of the most accurate place-kickers in the country • Enters the sea- cluding a 50-yarder, and connected son having connected on his last 11 field goals • Should be a top candidate for postsea- on 53 of 54 extra point attempts as son honors. a junior • Put 75 percent of his kick- offs in the end zone • Punted 42 2006 - Junior Season times for a 38.2-yard average with Made all 10 field goal attempts and 24 of 26 PATs • Was the only kicker in the country a long punt of 50 yards • Won the with a 1.000 field goal percentage in the NCAA rankings • Made a 20-yard field goal field goal distance competition at and six extra points in Carolina’s 45-44 win at Duke • Booted three field goals of 20, 54 Virginia Tech’s Fourth Down Sports and 37 yards against NC State • The 54-yarder was his career best and tied for the sec- Camp with a 51-yarder following ond-longest in school history • It was the fifth time he had made three field goals in a his sophomore season • Also won game • Snapped a streak of 43 consecutive PATs when his extra point was blocked the Ray Guy Camp competition with against Notre Dame • Later in the game, had a second PAT blocked by the Irish • Made a 55-yarder • Coached by Scott a 35-yard field goal and two extra points against Wake Forest • Booted a 52-yard field Braswell. goal against USF • Also had a 29-yarder against South Florida and made both extra points • Converted a 23-yarder against Furman in the first half • Made all six extra Personal points against the Paladins • Made his only attempt – a 46-yarder – against Virginia Enjoys golf, snowboarding and surf- Tech and converted one extra point • Booted a 47-yarder against Rutgers • Made both ing • Says the best word to describe extra points against the Scarlet Knights. him is “relaxed” • Son of Thomas and Susan Barth • Born on April 11, 2005 - Sophomore Season 1986 • Communications major. Made 11 of 21 (.524) field goal attempts • After struggling in the middle of the season, connected on eight of his last 10 • Made a 25-yarder and had one blocked at Virginia CONNOR BARTH’S CAREER STATISTICS Tech • Connected on a 24-yard field goal as time expired in the first half against Duke • YEAR FGM-FGA PCT 0-29 30-39 40-49 +50 LG PAT Made three of four attempts in the overtime loss vs. Maryland • Connected on tries from 2004 14-18 .778 6-6 5-7 2-3 1-2 50 35-37 45, 41 and 24 yards • Missed a 38-yarder in overtime • Connected on all three field 2005 11-21 .524 6-7 1-4 4-8 0-2 45 23-23 goal attempts in a 16-14 victory over Boston College – 20, 22 and 44 yards • Entered 2006 10-10 1.000 4-4 2-2 2-2 2-2 54 24-26 the BC game with just three field goals on the season and made three against the Eagles TOTALS 35-49 .714 16-17 8-13 8-13 3-6 54 82-86 • Missed both attempts (47, 54) against Virginia • Missed a 44-yard field goal attempt against Louisville • Missed two of three field goals against Utah, including a 24-yarder Career High: 54-yard field goal vs. NC State (2006) 42 2007 Profiles North Carolina Tar Heels

Douglas Byrd High School Named one of the top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Earned all-region honors from PrepStar • Carried 197 times for 1,277 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior, including 249 yards and three touchdowns in Byrd’s 38-8 upset win over Greenville Rose in the second round of the state playoffs • Led the Mid-Southeastern 4-A Conference in rushing as a junior, carrying 199 times for 1,359 yards and 14 touch- downs during the regular season • Rushed 41 times in Byrd’s win at undefeated Garner • Also played defensive back • Coached by Bob Paroli.

Personal Born January 1, 1985 • Son of Jonita and Daren Bethea • Nickname is “OC” • Favorite former Carolina football player is Dre’ Bly • Likes to write, perform and produce music • Favorite food is egg rolls • Communications and African-American history major.

BRYAN BETHEA’S CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL Sacks INT PBU FF FR Joined the team as a walk-on in 2004 • Earned all-conference honors as a senior at 2004 3140 0 0 0 00 Richmond County • Was named a Gridiron Great by Channel 9 in Rockingham • Team 2005 10 4 14 000200 captain • Led the state in completion percentage in 2002 • Coached by Darryl Barnes 2006 13 5 18 000301 and Ed Emory • Also played golf for two seasons and helped Richmond County win the TOTALS 27 8 35 000501 state championship • Earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior in golf and was the team MVP • Also played baseball and basketball • Was a member of the Na- Career High: 7 tackles vs. Boston College (2005) tional Honor Society and National Beta Club • Would like to switch places for a day with Davis Love III • His dream vacation is to play golf at Pebble Beach and St. Andrews • Says the best thing about Carolina is “being a part of a great team and a network of ath- letes” • Son of Thomas and Brenda Baucom • Born Ryan Scott Baucom on December 4, 1984 • Economics major.

• Moved up the depth chart in the spring and enters the 2007 season as a co-starter at left guard.

At Carolina • Versatile defensive back with good speed and strength. Played in five games in 2006, including Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Notre Dame and NC State, primarily on special teams on extra points and field goals • Did not play 2006 - Junior Season in 2005 due to a back injury which required surgery • Redshirted in 2004. Played in all 12 games as Carolina’s nickel back • Had one tackle and broke up a pass in the win at Duke • Had one tackle and broke up a pass in the victory over NC State • Union High School Made two primary tackles and recovered a fumble against Georgia Tech • Had one pri- Played offensive and defensive line at Union High School • Rated the No. 31 prospect in mary tackle, one assist and a quarterback hurry against Notre Dame • Played, but did South Carolina by SuperPrep • Was a starter as a junior and senior • Played most of his not have a tackle against Wake Forest • Had one assisted tackled against Virginia • career on the defensive line, but switched to offensive tackle as a senior • Had 60 tackles Recorded three tackles against USF • Had one tackle at Miami • Posted four tackles, all and six sacks as a junior. solo, and had a pass breakup against Clemson • Assisted on one tackle against Furman • Made two tackles against Virginia Tech • Played in a reserve role at cornerback Personal against Rutgers • Also played on special teams. Born on May 25, 1986 • Son of Scott Holmes and Maria Cheek • African-American his- tory and communications major. 2005 - Sophomore Season Played in all 11 games and started against Boston College and Maryland • Had 14 tack- les, including 10 primary stops and four assists, and broke up two passes • Also played on special teams • Posted a career-high seven tackles in his first career start against Boston College, a 16-14 UNC victory • Had six tackles the following week vs. Maryland • Also had one tackle at Virginia Tech.

2004 - Freshman Season Played in all 12 games, including the Continental Tire Bowl • Primarily used on special teams • Had four tackles, including three primary stops • Made two tackles at Wake Forest • Redshirted in 2003.

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• Moved to linebacker after playing fullback in 2006 and quarterback in 2005. Walk-on who enrolled at Carolina in January 2005 • Played in the junior varsity game vs. Hargrave Military Academy in 2005 • Participated in UNC’s Continental Tire Bowl 2006 - Sophomore Season practices • Lettered four years in football, earning all-conference honors each season • Played in eight games, primarily on special teams and as a reserve fullback • Had a spe- Was named the offensive player of the game in the state championship game • Selected cial teams tackle at Virginia • Moved to fullback in the spring after playing one season at to play for the North Carolina team in the Shrine Bowl • Earned all-state honors as a sen- quarterback. ior • Coached by his father, Mike Briggs • Also played baseball and basketball • Earned all-conference honors in baseball as a sophomore and junior • Would like to switch 2005 - Freshman Season places for a day with Ted Turner • Son of Mike and Susan Briggs • Born Michael Bran- Played in three games as the backup quarterback to Matt Baker • Saw his most extensive don Briggs on August 10, 1985 • Communications major. action at Miami • Completed 3 of 9 attempts for 12 yards with one interception on the season • Completed 3 of 6 passes for 12 yards and one interception at Miami • Red- shirted in 2004.

Hinsdale Central High School Passed for 1,813 yards and 19 touchdowns and ran for 669 yards and 10 scores as a senior at Hinsdale Central • Signed with the Tar Heels in August 2005, and enrolled im- mediately.

Personal Son of Joe and Lia Bozich • Born on May 21, 1986 • Communications major.

2006 - Freshman Season One of four true freshmen to see playing time • Played in four games as a reserve tackle, including Virginia Tech, Furman, Clemson and Notre Dame • Finished the season with four tackles, including two primary stops and two assists • Assisted on two tackles at Notre Dame.

Richmond County High School Ranked the No. 13 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 15 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Had four tackles and two sacks in the Shrine Bowl victory over South Carolina • Helped lead Richmond County (13-1) to the third round of the state 4-A play- At Carolina offs as a senior • Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team • Ranked Walk-on who enrolled at Carolina in January 2005 • Earned playing time on special the No. 40 strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com • Three-time all-confer- teams in 2006 against Clemson, Miami and Duke • Had a special teams tackle at Duke • ence selection and the defensive player of the year in the Mid-Southeastern Conference • Played in the junior varsity game vs. Hargrave Military Academy in 2005 • Participated Registered 314 tackles and 27.5 career sacks in three years as a starter • Had 122 tack- in UNC’s Continental Tire Bowl practices in 2004. les and 6.5 sacks as a senior • Coached by Ed Emory • A top wrestler his senior season.

Southern Durham High School Personal Earned all-conference honors and all-area honors as a junior and senior • Coached by Born October 21, 1987 • Enrolled in the General College. Gordon Walters • Also played baseball. TAVARES BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS Personal YEAR PRI A TOTAL TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR Born William Edward Brenner III on April 20, 1987 in Durham • Son of Bill and Pam 2006 224 0-0 0-0 0000 Brenner • Both of his parents attended North Carolina and his father was on the swim team • Is a good table tennis player • Says the best word to describe him is “ambitious” • His goal this season is to start on special teams • Says the best thing about being a football player at UNC is being on the playing field on game day • Sociology major.

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• Had an excellent spring and enters the 2007 season as the co-starter at cornerback • • Participated in spring practice after enrolling in January 2007 • Graduated from high Redshirted in 2006 • Also plays on the UNC baseball team that advanced to the College school in 2006 and delayed his admission due to a knee injury • Impressed the coaches World Series. with his athletic ability in the spring and is listed as a co-starter at the Sam linebacker po- sition. Southwest Onslow High School Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team in football and baseball • Havelock High School Considered the No. 17 football player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 8 skill athlete in the country and the No. 7 SuperPrep’s 25th-ranked player in North Carolina • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 33 safety in the country and the Bowl team • Rushed for 1,345 yards and scored 16 touchdowns from the quarterback No. 19 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 14 player in North position as a senior • Also threw for 478 yards • Started at quarterback and defensive Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Played quarterback, safety and running back in back • Averaged 10 tackles per game and finished as the school’s career interception high school • Ran the ball from the quarterback position more than he threw it, gaining leader with 25 • Helped lead Southwest Onslow to 2-A state titles in 2003 and 2004 • 1,063 yards and scoring 15 touchdowns on the ground • Also passed for 585 yards and Team finished 10-3 in 2005 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs • Also five scores as a senior • Threw for nearly 700 yards and rushed for approximately 850 played wide receiver • Coached by Phil Padgett • A three-sport (football, baseball, bas- yards and scored 13 touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Charlie Smith • Also played ketball) star in high school • Batted .424 (28 of 66) as a junior with 10 doubles, four basketball. home 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 Personal former North Carolina All-America Marcus Jones. Son of Tammy and Bruce Pritchard • Born February 19, 1988 • Enrolled in General Col- lege. Personal Son of Monica and Tyrone Burney • Born February 14, 1988 • Enrolled in the General College.

Has served as the Tar Heels’ backup punter in each of the past two seasons • Started against Furman in 2006 and averaged 41.0 yards on two punts • Handled the punting duties against Louisville in 2004 • Had three punts for 159 yards, an average of 34.8 Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2006 season • Lettered three seasons in foot- yards per punt • Joined the Tar Heels as a walk-on in 2003 • Earned all-conference and ball at East Forsyth High School and was twice named the team’s top wide receiver • all-state honors as a punter in 2001 and 2002 at Country Day High School • Twice Coached by Todd Willert • Team advanced to the playoffs as a junior and senior • Also named to the Ray Guy talent search list • Coached by Bob Witman • Born John Joseph lettered twice in basketball • Son of Lisa and Alan Caldwell • His father, Alan, lettered Choate on August 13, 1984 • Son of Billy and Marcy Choate • Favorite NFL team is the three times at Carolina and was captain of the 1977 team that won the ACC title under Carolina Panthers • Would like to switch places for a day with NASCAR driver Jimmie Bill Dooley • Born August 27, 1988 • Business major Johnson • Says the best word to describe him is “dependable” • Majoring in political sci- ence.

JOHN CHOATE’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR ATT YDS AVG. LP TB FC +50 I20 BLK 2004 4 139 34.8 38 11 0 1 0 2005 00 0 00000 0 2006 2 82 41.0 45 00 0 0 0 TOTALS 6 221 36.8 45 11 0 1 0

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59-27 victory over Baylor • Completed 13-of-20 passes in the game and threw for five touchdowns to tie another school record • Also topped 300 yards (306) vs. Colorado, the first 300-yard passing games in school history, and finished with five games of 200 yards or more through the air • In addition to his two 300-yard games, Dailey also topped 200 yards passing against Western Illinois, Southern Miss and Iowa State • In the game against Colorado, Dailey attempted a school-record 55 pass attempts, completing a Ne- braska record 29 passes • Threw for four scores and rushed for two others against West- ern Illinois, and his six total touchdowns tied a Nebraska record • Finished the season with 2,025 yards passing, the third-best season total in school history • Also passed for 17 touchdowns, but did throw 19 interceptions on the year • Finished the 2004 season with a 49.4 completion percentage, while averaging 184.1 yards per game through the air.

2003 - Freshman Season (Nebraska) Finished the season with 122 rushing yards on 33 carries, and completed 9 of 14 passes for 117 yards and a pair of touchdowns, with two interceptions • Threw a 21-yard scor- ing strike to Matt Herian against Troy State and connected with Isaiah Fluellen for a 29- • After playing quarterback the last three seasons, including his one year at Carolina, yard touchdown against Texas A&M. Dailey moved to wide receiver in the spring • Made an easy transition and should be among the rotation at wideout in 2007 • Transferred to North Carolina after playing two St. Peter’s Prep seasons at Nebraska where he started all 11 games at QB in 2004 • Sat out the 2005 Was one of the nation's top run-pass quarterbacks in 2003 • Completed 54 percent (74- season due to NCAA transfer rules. of-136) of his passes as a senior for 1,378 yards and 19 touchdowns • Added 783 rush- ing yards, 13 touchdowns and seven two-point conversions on the ground • His 2006 - Junior Season leadership on offense helped St. Peter’s Prep, coached by Rich Hansen, to a Played in 10 games and started seven, including the last five • Started the first two 10-1 record and an appearance in the state semifinals • Posted big num- games of the season, but did not regain the starting role until the Wake Forest game, bers as a junior, passing for better than 1,100 yards and 17 touch- six games later • Started in the 45-44 victory over Duke and completed 20 of 31 at- downs, while rushing for an additional 700 yards • Led St. Peter’s Prep tempts for a season-high 253 yards, two touchdowns and one interception • Tossed a to a 36-6 record and four HCIAA titles in his time as the starting quar- career-long 83-yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks in the first quarter • terback • Set school records for most touchdown passes, most touch- Also had a 39-yard scoring pass to Brooks Foster in the first quarter • down runs, passing attempts, passing completions and rushing yards by Rushed five times for 45 yards, including a long of 23, against the Blue a quarterback • Earned first-team all-area and all-county honors Devils • Started against NC State and completed 8 of 15 for 137 and was a first-team all-state Parochial school selection • yards and no interceptions • Started against Georgia Tech and was Was named to the New Jersey Super 100 Team and se- 13 of 34 for 156 yards and two interceptions • Started and had his lected to the MSG All-Heisman Team • Was the Hudson best game as a Tar Heel in the loss at Notre Dame, completing 14 of Reporter Player of the Year • Was an All-East Region se- 22 for 213 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions • Threw lection by PrepStar ranked as the No. 13 dual-threat touchdown passes of 12, 13 and 72 yards against the Irish • The quarterback in the nation by Rivals.com. 72-yarder tied for the 20th-longest pass play in school history • Started and was 13 of 19 for 156 yards, one touchdown Personal and two interceptions against Wake Forest • Rotated Son of Doreen Dailey • Born on Nov. 19, 1983 • nearly every two series with Cam Sexton in the Wake Earned a spot on the 2003 Big 12 Commissioner's Fall Forest game and directed two of Carolina’s three Academic Honor Roll • Was one of 13 players named scoring drives • Hit tight end Andre Barbour on a 1- to the 2004 and 2005 Brook Berringer Citizenship yard touchdown pass to tie the score in the first Team • Majoring in African-American history. quarter against the Deacons • Played the entire second half against Virginia and completed 6 of 12 for 62 yards and one interception • Did not play against USF • Played two series at Miami and was 4 of 8 for 50 yards, including a long of 19 yards • Played just one series against Clemson and was 0 for 1 passing and had -4 yards rushing on two carries • Did not play against Furman • Started against Virginia Tech and was 10 of 17 for 55 yards and two interceptions • Also rushed for 18 yards on three carries against the Hokies • His second intercep- tion was returned to the UNC 1-yard line • Completed 24 of 36 attempts for 234 yards and one touchdown against Rut- gers in the season opener • Also ran for 38 yards and a JOE DAILEY’S CAREER STATISTICS touchdown • Tossed two interceptions, including one on PASSING Carolina’s final offensive possession of the game • YEAR A-C-I PCT. YARDS TD LP YDS/GM EFF. Struggled in the first half against the Scarlet Knights, 2003 14-9-2 .643 117 2 29 14.6 153.06 but came back to complete 19 of 24 in the second 2004 310-153-19 .494 2,025 17 74 184.1 110.06 half, including 15 of his first 16 attempts • Was 9 of 2006 195-112-10 .574 1,316 7 83 131.6 105.23 11 for 82 yards on UNC’s fourth-quarter touchdown TOTALS 519-274-31 .528 3,458 26 83 119.2 113.35 drive that cut the Rutgers lead to 21-16.

RUSHING 2004 - Sophomore Season (Nebraska) WR/QB • Joe Dailey YEAR ATT. YARDS AVG. TD LG Ran Nebraska’s newly-installed West Coast of- 2003 33 122 3.7 0 23 fense • Started all 11 games and shattered 2004 53 55 1.0 4 17 several Nebraska passing records in the 2006 50 61 1.2 1 23 process • Established a Nebraska single- TOTALS 136 238 1.8 5 23 game passing record with 342 yards in a

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ceptions for 516 yards and eight touchdowns at wide receiver • Played cornerback in the Shrine Bowl game • Had 62 tackles and six interceptions as a junior • Also rushed for 976 yards and had 720 yards receiving • Earned all-conference honors as a junior • Coached by Joey Price.

Personal Son of Willie and Bertha Dixon • Born on Sept. 26, 1986 • Communications major..

BRYAN DIXON’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR PRI A TOTAL TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2006 404 0-0 0-0 0000

• Came back from a broken foot in 2005 to start all 12 games in 2006 and enters the fall as the starter at right guard.

2006 - Sophomore Season Started all 12 games at right guard • Sprained his ankle against Wake Forest, but re- turned to the game and played nearly every snap • Played every snap against Miami and South Florida • Posted five knockdown blocks against Furman • Named the coaches’ offensive player of the game after the Virginia Tech game • Made his first ca- reer start against Rutgers at right guard and had three knockdown blocks.

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

Lincoln High School • Excellent athlete who earned the starting safety job in the spring • Redshirted in 2006. 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 Tarboro High School as Rivals’ No. 48 player in the country regardless of position • Played in the Three-year starter • Ranked the No. 10 player in North Carolina and the No. 30 athlete California/Florida All-Star game • Ranked the No. 27 senior in Florida by SuperPrep • in the country by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 12 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep Earned All-Big Bend honors from the Tallahassee Democrat and was first-team Class 4A • Considered the No. 18 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Played • Regarded as a top run blocker who moves exceptionally well • Team was 9-3 as a sen- quarterback, defensive back, linebacker and tailback in high school • Named first-team ior and 12-1-1 during his junior campaign • Lincoln won the Florida state title in his 2A all-state by NC Preps • Gained 1,452 rushing yards on 253 carries and scored 21 sophomore season • Totaled 57 pancake blocks and graded out at 88-percent as a jun- touchdowns as a senior • Named player of the year by the Daily Sentinel and offensive ior • An outstanding student with a 3.9 GPA on a 4.0 scale • Coached by David Wilson. player of the year by the Rocky Mount Telegram as a senior • Also earned all-league honors • Won Eastern Plains Offensive Player of the Year, Daily Southerner Player of the Personal Year and Red Zone Player of the Week honors three times as a senior • Rushed for 952 His grandfather played for the San Francisco 49ers • Son of Daniel and Donna Darity • yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Jeff Craddock. Born February 5, 1986 • Majoring in sociology. Personal Son of Shirley and Kenneth Draughn • Both of his parents are ministers • Born December 7, 1987 • Name pronounced Shaun DRAWN.

2006 - Freshman Season Played in six games primarily on special teams and as a reserve safety • Saw action against Rutgers, Virginia Tech, Furman, Clemson, Miami and South Florida • Had four primary tackles on the season • Posted three tackles at Clemson • Redshirted in 2005. Walk-on who joined the team in the fall of 2005 • Redshirted last season and enters spring practice as a reserve center • Four-year starter and two-year captain at Riverside South Columbus High School High School in Durham • Participated in the Shrine Bowl • Played in the East-West All- Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl Team • Ranked the No. 20 player in North Car- Star game • Coached by Tommy Blaylock • Also was a captain on the lacrosse team • olina by SuperPrep • Four-year starter at running back and cornerback • Also returned Named an Associated Press Scholar with distinction • Son of Donna Dyer and Fred kicks • Rushed for 1,028 yards and scored 16 touchdowns as a senior • Also had 17 re- Battaglia • Born December 16, 1986 • English major.

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• Moved outside to defensive end this spring after practicing at defensive tackle during • Enrolled at Carolina in January 2007 after spending one semester at Milford Academy. his redshirt season in 2006 • Enters the spring as the co-starter at right end. Ballou High School South Columbus High School Ranked the No. 4 player in Washington D.C. by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 28 player High school teammate with Bryan Dixon • Ranked the No. 18 player in North Carolina in the Mid-Atlantic, which includes Delaware, West Virginia, Washington D.C. and by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 25 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Ob- Maryland, by SuperPrep • Three-time all-conference selection • Washington Post All- server • Ranked the No. 51 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 17 player in Metro selection • As a senior, posted 53 tackles and had seven interceptions • Scored North Carolina by Rivals.com • All-area selection by The Wilmington Star-News • Three- nine touchdowns, including five on special teams • Played quarterback, running back, year starter • Recorded 65 tackles as a senior • Helped lead South Columbus to a 12-2 defensive back and wide receiver in a playoff game • Coached by Noel Cyrus. record and the quarterfinals of the state 2-A playoffs • Posted 65 tackles, 16 tackles for losses and five sacks as a junior, helping lead South Columbus to a 9-2 record • Personal Coached by Joey Price. Son of Lisa and LeCount Fantroy • Born Oct. 24, 1988 • Enrolled in General College.

Personal Son of Larry and Bobbie Elleby • Born April 25, 1988 • Enrolled in General College.

• One of the standouts of the spring • Has good lateral speed and strength • Has added 15 pounds since enrolling at Carolina • Enters 2007 as the starting middle linebacker.

• Saw time at tailback and fullback during spring drills • Redshirted in 2006. 2006 - Freshman Season One of four true freshmen to see playing time • Played in all 12 games primarily on spe- John F. Kennedy High School cial teams and as a reserve linebacker • Posted nine tackles on the season • Had a sea- Rushed for more than 2,000 yards and scored 21 touchdowns as a senior • Ranked the son-high four tackles at Clemson. No. 43 running back in the country by Rivals.com and the No. 27 player in Ohio • Con- sidered the No. 44 player in the Midwest, a six-state region, by SuperPrep • Rushed for Jack Britt High School 2,511 yards and scored 30 touchdowns in his junior season • Had one game in which Helped lead Jack Britt to the 4-A state title game as a junior and to the third round of the he rushed for 470 yards on 22 carries and scored seven touchdowns • Twice rushed for 4-AA state playoffs as a senior • Four-year varsity player • Named to the NC Preps all- more than 400 yards in a game and twice scored seven touchdowns • Was the second- state team • Earned first-team all-conference honors as a junior and senior • First-team leading rusher in the Ohio as a junior • Named first-team all-state, All-Northeast Ohio all-region as a senior • Played linebacker and saw some action as a running back • and was twice named the state’s Division 5 offensive player of the year • Coached by Posted 98 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and five sacks in 11 games as a senior • Also Tony Napolet. rushed 15 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns • Caught three passes for 100 yards and one touchdown • Registered 115 tackles as a junior • Coached by Richard Bailey. Personal Son of Robin and Tony Elzy • Born July 11, 1987 • Enrolled in General College. Personal Son of Cynthia and Jesse Flagg • Born March 11, 1988 • Enrolled in General College.

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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 Car- olina, but the best is “getting a great education” • Pretended to be Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders, Marcus Allen and Robert Brooks growing up • Says the best thing about being a football player at Carolina is “putting on that Carolina Blue on Saturday” • Majoring in management and society.

• Had an impressive sophomore season in 2006 catching 38 passes • Caught at least one pass in every game.

2006 - Sophomore Season Entered the season with zero career receptions, but finished second on the team with 38 catches for 486 yards and one touchdown • Had a career-best 39-yard touchdown catch on a pass from Joe Dailey in the first quarter of Carolina’s 45-44 victory at Duke • Fin- ished 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 • All-ACC candidate • Is one of Carolina’s top playmakers on defense • Fractured his long of 18, against Miami • Had one reception for 14 yards at foot after the 2005 season and re-fractured the same foot in 2006 fall camp in a non- Clemson • Tied for the team high with three catches contact exercise • Redshirted in 2006. for 26 yards, including a long of 13, in the 45-42 win over Furman • Caught three passes for 40 2005 - Sophomore Season yards and a touchdown against Virginia Tech • Played in all 11 games and started the last six at strong safety • Posted 53 The touchdown, an 18-yard pass from Cameron tackles, 2.5 tackles for losses • Had a team-best three interceptions, Sexton, was the first of Foster’s career • Had 11 broke up five passes and recovered a fumble • Had seven tackles at receptions for 120 yards against Rutgers • It Virginia Tech • Had seven tackles and picked off a pass against was the first time a Carolina player had at Duke • Made a career-high 11 tackles against Maryland • least 10 receptions in a game since Jar- Recorded six tackles and one pass breakup in the win over Boston warski Pollock caught 11 passes against College • Had a team-high nine tackles and made his first two ca- NC State in 2003 • Had six catches for reer interceptions at Miami • It was the first two-interception game 54 yards in UNC’s fourth-quarter TD-scoring for a Tar Heel since Jacoby Watkins vs. Georgia Tech in 2004, a drive that cut the lead to 21-16 • The 11 catches span of 17 games • Made his first career start in the win over Vir- are the most ever by a Carolina sophomore in a game. ginia • Finished with three tackles, a tackle for loss, broke up a pass and had a quarterback hurry • His pass breakup led to Cedrick 2004-2005 Holt’s interception on Virginia’s final offensive play • Posted four Played in five games as a reserve wide receiver in tackles, had one tackle for loss and recovered a fumble in the win 2005, but did not have a catch • Also played over Utah • Had two tackles in the win over NC State. on special teams • Redshirted in football in 2004 • Walked on to the 2005 NCAA 2004 - Freshman Season champion UNC basketball team following True freshman who played in every game as a backup cornerback and on special teams the Continental Tire Bowl and played in • One of 13 true freshmen to see action • Had nine kickoff returns for 175 yards, an av- five basketball games. erage of 19.4 and a long of 46 yards • Had 16 tackles, including eight primary stops and eight assists • Made one tackle and had one kickoff return for 15 yards in the Conti- Boiling Springs High School nental Tire Bowl against Boston College • Had one tackle and one kickoff return for 12 Ranked the No. 11 prospect in South yards in the win at Duke • Returned two kickoffs for 37 yards in the win over Wake For- Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranked est • Made three tackles against Virginia Tech • Returned one kickoff for 13 yards among the top 25 players in South WR • Brooks Foster against No. 4 Miami • Had one kickoff return for 15 yards and assisted on one tackle Carolina by The Charlotte Ob- against Utah • Assisted on two tackles against NC State and returned a kickoff 17 yards server • Caught 56 passes for • Registered one tackle against Louisville • Had four tackles, including three solo and BROOKS FOSTERS’ CAREER STATISTICS one assist, at Virginia • Made two tackles against William & Mary. Year ATT. YDS AVG TD LP Roanoke High School 2005 00 0 0 0 Ranked one of the best players in North Carolina by every major recruiting service • 2006 38 486 12.8 2 39 One of the 10 best cornerbacks in the nation by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 7 player in TOTALS 38 486 12.8 1 39 North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 6 player in North Carolina by Rivals • Member of the North Carolina Shrine Bowl Team • Caught a touchdown Career High: 11 receptions vs. Rutgers (2006)

49 2007 Profiles North Carolina Tar Heels pass and ran for another in North Carolina’s 21-12 victory over South Carolina’s all-stars • Named Mr. Football in Class 1-A • Earned Associated Press all-state honors three times • Named the Washington Daily News (N.C.) Offensive Player of the Year • Played de- fensive back, quarterback and tailback in high school • Earned all-state honors on de- fense three times • Rushed for 1,881 yards and 25 touchdowns while playing quarterback as a senior • Also threw for 900 yards and 11 touchdowns • Posted 102 tackles, broke up 18 passes and had four interceptions • Finished his junior season with 1,857 rushing yards, 800 yards passing and 39 total touchdowns • Had 124 tackles and six interceptions as a junior • Finished his career with more than 5,000 rushing yards and scored 64 touchdowns • Posted more than 375 tackles and picked off 21 passes • Team was 29-15-1 over four years with Goddard in the lineup • Coached by Donnie Kiefer.

Personal Son of Christopher and Debra Moore • Born on April 5, 1986 • Would like to switch places for a day with NFL cornerback Dre’ Bly • Selected No. 31 because of Bly • Says the best word to describe him is “energetic” • His dream vacation is earning a trip to the • Missed spring practice while recovering from a knee injury suffered in last season’s fi- Pro Bowl in Hawaii • Sociology major.Scott Gunn nale vs. Duke • Has started 21 games in his career • Alternated at defensive tackle last year with Kentwan Balmer. TRIMANE GODDARD’S CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR PRI A TOTAL TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2006 - Junior Season 2004 8815 0-0 0-0 0000-0 Played in all 12 games and started the first four • Finished the season with 26 tackles, in- 2005 36 17 53 2.5-6 0-0 3-1 501-0 cluding nine primary stops and 17 assists • Tore the ACL in his right knee in the last TOTALS 44 25 69 2.5-6 0-0 3-1 501-0 game of the year at Duke • Made four tackles (three solo, one assist), two tackles for losses and one sack in the win over NC State • Had 5-yard sack of Wolfpack QB Daniel KICKOFF RETURNS Evans • Had three tackles, including two primary stops, against Georgia Tech • Assisted Year No. Yds Avg. TD LP on one tackle against Notre Dame • Had two tackles and forced a fumble against Wake 2004 9 175 19.4 0 46 Forest • Assisted on one tackle at Virginia • Had one tackle against USF • Did not start, 2005 18 8.0 08 but had a 1-yard tackle for loss at Miami • Had one tackle against Clemson • Had five TOTALS 10 183 18.3 0 46 tackles, four primary and one assist, in the win over Furman • Made a key 6-yard sack late in the fourth quarter against the Paladins to force a punt • Against Virginia Tech, Career Highs: 11 tackles vs. Maryland (2005), 2 interceptions vs. Miami (2005), 3 posted four tackles, including three primary and one assist • Had three tackles against PBU’s vs. Virginia (2005) Rutgers.

2005 - Sophomore Season Played in all 11 games and started five • Rotated with Shelton Bynum at tackle • Finished the season with 21 tackles, five tackles for losses and three sacks • Had one tackle against Duke • Posted a career-best five tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and had a 37-yard interception return against Maryland • Nearly scored on the interception, but was pulled down at the 6-yard line • Carolina scored a touchdown on the next play • Had one quarterback pressure in the win over Boston College • Had two tackles against Miami, including a half sack • Had one tackle against Virginia, assisting on a tackle for loss • Made three tackles in the loss at Louisville • Had three tackles and was credited with two sacks in the win over Utah • Assisted on three tackles and broke up a pass in the win over NC State • Had three tackles, including his first career sack (11 yards), against Wisconsin.

DT • Kyndraus Guy

Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2006 season • Three-year starter on varsity at Walter M. Williams High School • Coached by Sam Story • Captained the team to 14-2 record and state runner-up finish as a senior • Two-time all-conference, two-time Burling- ton Times-News All-Region • Named to NCPreps’ all classification All-state team senior year • Member of the North Carolina Shrine Bowl team • Also a four-year starter on the wrestling team, two-time all-conference, and state qualifier in heavyweight weight class • Eagle Scout • Was high school's senior class president • Wendy's High School Heisman winner • Born October 12, 198 • Son of Rick and Gayle Gunn • Majoring in business.

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2004 - Freshman Season Red-shirt freshman who started 11 games on the defensive line • Started three games at defensive end before switching to defensive tackle against Florida State • Named to The Sporting News All-ACC Freshman Team • Had 14 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss • Started against Boston College in the Continental Tire Bowl and made two tackles • Made three tackles against Virginia Tech • Injured his neck in pregame warm-ups before the Miami game and played just one snap • Posted three tackles against NC State, including a four-yard tackle for loss • Assisted on two tackles against FSU • Started and had one tackle in the win over Georgia Tech • Started his first career game at Virginia at defen- sive end • Posted one tackle against the Cavaliers • Had two assisted tackles, including a half tackle for loss, against William & Mary • Redshirted in 2003.

South View High School Considered one of the top offensive and defensive linemen in the state • Selected to the North Carolina Shrine Game and was a starter at offensive guard • Ranked the No. 11 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered one of the top 25 players in North • Missed the majority of spring workouts recovering from a knee injury suffered last sea- Carolina by The Charlotte Observer and The Insiders Network • Played alongside 2002 son at Clemson • Was able to participate in some individual drills and is expected to be Georgia signee Daniel Inman • Coached by Randy Ledford. full speed this fall.

Personal 2006 - Freshman Season Goal is to earn Academic All-America honors • Says the word to describe him is “open- Played in three games before tearing the ACL in his left knee at Clemson and missing the minded” • Lists cooking and playing pool as his hobbies • Son of Kitty Patterson • Born remainder of the season • Saw action against Virginia Tech, Furman and Clemson • Had February 22, 1985 • Sociology major. five tackles against the Tigers, including three primary stops and two assists. KYNDRAUS GUY’S CAREER STATISTICS Freedom High School Year PRI A TOTAL TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR Considered the best defensive back in North Carolina • Did not play cornerback full-time 2004 68 14 1.5-5 0-0 0000 until his senior year • Ranked the No. 18 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • 2005 9 12 21 5.0-24 3.0-21 1-37 100 Ranked the No. 23 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Led Freedom to 2006 9 17 26 3.5-10 1.5-8 0010 an 8-3 record as a senior with seven interceptions • Also returned kicks and rushed for TOTALS 24 37 61 10-39 4.5-29 1-37 110 750 yards • Coached by Tim McMahon • Played at the same high school as former Tar Heel tailback Leon Johnson. Career Highs: 5 tackles vs. Furman (2006), 2 sacks vs. Utah (2005)

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

JORDAN HEMBY’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR PRI A TOTAL TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2006 336 0-0 0-0 0001

• Redshirted in 2006.

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 • Consid- Joined the team as a walk-on in 2005 • Will compete for the deep snapping position • ered the No. 44 ranked offensive tackle in the country according to Rivals.com • Named Three-year letterwinner at Pisgah High School • Captain as a senior • Earned all-confer- all-county first-team as a junior and senior • Played in the North-South all-star game in ence honors in 2004 • Coached by David Pressley • Also played baseball for three sea- Florida • Also played tight end • Helped lead Bartram Trail to its first district title in sons • Named a North Carolina Scholar and was a Morehead Scholar nominee • 2005, posting an 8-4 record, and advancing to the semifinals of the state playoffs • Did Member of the National Honor Society • Born Charlie Curtis Henson on November 28, not allow a sack as a junior and graded out over 95 percent • Earned all-county honors 1986 • Economics major. by the St. Augustine Record • Had approximately 40 pancake blocks as a junior • Coached by Darrell Sutherland • Also played basketball and earned all-county and all- conference honors • An all-state performer in track and field.

Personal Son of Melonie and Barry Handerson • Born July 19, 1988.

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At Carolina • Saw action on one play against Virginia Tech but received a medical redshirt due to a Played in the junior varsity game in 2005 • Redshirted in 2004. wrist injury.

Highland Springs High School Providence Day High School Switched to offensive line after playing tight end as a junior • First-team all-metro selec- Ranked the No. 15 tight end in the country and the No. 7 player in North Carolina by Ri- tion by The Richmond Times-Dispatch • Named first-team all-state by the coaches and vals.com • Considered the No. 13 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • second-team all-state by the Associated Press • Also earned all-region and all-district • Named to the Charlotte Observer’s regional first team at tight end • Named the No. 25 Ranked the No. 21 player in Virginia • Helped Highland Springs to a 9-2 record and a tight end in the country by ESPN.com • Named the No. 13 player in North Carolina and first-round game in the Group 3-A (big schools) playoffs • Transferred from Mechan- No. 28 tight end in the country by Scout.com • Ranked the No. 21 player in North Car- icsville Lee-Davis after his junior year • Also played basketball and was the starting cen- olina by SuperPrep • Played in the private school Shrine Bowl • Earned first-team all- ter • Basketball team won the Group 3-A state championship in his junior season • state honors in tight end • Caught 67 passes for 10 touchdowns, playing primarily at Coached by Scott Burton. wide receiver and tight end, over his final two seasons in high school • Made 39 recep- tions for 497 yards and four touchdowns as a senior • Versatile athlete that also played Personal H-Back and defensive end • Had 12 tackles, two sacks and three pass breakups in lim- Son of Herman and Brenda Hicks • Born November 1, 1985 • Enjoys playing video ited time at defensive end • Coached by Keith Flynn • All-state in track in the high jump games and basketball • Favorite video game is Madden Football • Pretended to be Brett • All-Charlotte Observer track team • Once high jumped 6 feet, 6 inches in a prep track Favre growing up • Exercise and sports science major. meet • 2003 4A state championship basketball team member (Vance High School) • 2005 NC state basketball champions AAU, 17 and under.

Personal Son of Lillie and Vince Jacobs • Born September 16, 1987 • Enrolled in General Col- lege.

• Versatile lineman that spent his redshirt season in 2006 and spring practice at all three positions - guard, tackle and center • Enters the fall second on the depth chart at tackle.

Butler High School Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Ranked the No. 30 tight end in the country and the No. 20 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • One of the top 35 Joined the team as a walk-on in 2004 • Competed as the No. 3 quarterback in 2005 players in North Carolina according to SuperPrep • Played tight end, offensive guard and 2006 • Earned all-conference honors at Reynolds High School as a junior and sen- and defensive end in high school • Projects as an offensive lineman in college • Caught ior • Named the conference player of the year as a senior • Coached by Steve McCurry 16 passes for 200 yards, two touchdowns and a two-point conversion during his senior • Also ran track • Finished among the top five in his high school class academically • campaign • Helped lead Butler high school to a 10-3 record and the second round of the Born Benjamin David Johnson on May 11, 1986 in Charleston, S.C. • Son of Don and 4-AA state playoffs in 2005 • Earned all-conference honors as a senior at tight end and Gail Johnson • Enjoys playing golf in his spare time • Pretended to be Joe Montana as a was honorable mention at guard as a junior • Named to the Charlotte Observer’s re- kid • Is proficient in solving difficult math equations • Goal is to help the team win an gional second team at tight end • Finalist for the Charlotte Touchdown Club’s Roman ACC Championship • Mathematics major. Gabriel Award for Academics • National Honor Society member • Had a GPA over 4.0 throughout high school • Law Explorer’s Club member • Coached by Mike Newsome.

Personal Son of Cynthia and Michael Ingersoll • Born January 9, 1988 • Enrolled in General Col- lege.

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• Had an impressive spring and enters the fall as the co-starter at left tackle. Joined the team as a walk-on during the 2005 season • Played for the 2002 state cham- pionship team at Burlington Cummings • Coached by Steve Johnson • Also participated At Carolina in track and field • Earned all-conference honors in the 110 meter hurdles and triple Saw action as a reserve tackle and on special teams on extra points in 2006 • Redshirted jump • USA Track & Field all-region in the triple jump • Member of the National Honor in 2005. Society • Born Jabir Aaron Jones on Feb. 11, 1985, in New York • Son of Sharon and Everett Jones • Psychology major. Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Ranked among the top 30 players in Virginia by SuperPrep • Three-year starter on of- fense and defense at tight end and defensive tackle • Earned all-state private school hon- ors as a tight end and defensive tackle • Named first-team All-Richmond Metro • Caught 15 passes with five touchdowns and registered 70 tackles as a senior • Voted team MVP and offensive MVP • Named first-team All Virginia Commonwealth Conference tight end and first-team All-VCC defensive tackle • First-team All Metro Offensive Tackle as se- lected by Richmond Times Dispatch • 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 sci- ence.

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

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

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

Shelby High School Strake Jesuit College Prep Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team as an athlete • SuperPrep’s A three-year starter at Strake Jesuit, an independent high school in Texas • Served as 22nd-ranked player in North Carolina • Ranked the No. 41 running back in the country team captain as a senior • Came from a run-oriented program at Jesuit, which was 10-0 and the No. 24 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 24 player during his sophomore season • Helped lead the Jesuit freshman team to a 10-0 record • in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl His father, Jim, was an offensive tackle at North Texas State under Haden Fry • Coached team • Rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown and was named MVP in Shelby’s 26-18 by Ron Counter • Had a 3.6 GPA. victory over Reidsville in the 2-AA state title game • Four-year starter at running back and defensive back • Rushed for 1,331 yards on 182 carries and scored 16 touchdowns Personal as a senior • Also returned 10 punts for 168 yards and a touchdown and seven kickoffs Son of Jim and Sandy Lemming • Born Benjamin James Lemming on October 2, 1985 • for 252 yards and a score • Had 52 tackles, five interceptions and returned one for a Enjoys playing guitar and singing • Pretended to be Emmitt Smith and Marc Broussard as touchdown • Rushed for 981 yards and 10 touchdowns and had 13 receptions for 254 a kid • Says the best word to describe him is “character” • Would like to improve his yards and a touchdown as a junior • Coached by Chris Norman. pass protection this season • Says the best thing about attending Carolina is that “it feels like home” • Business major. Personal Son of Pamela Petty and Allen Jolly • Born September 13, 1987 • Enrolled in General College.

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• Enters the season as the co-starter at center • Had a breakout campaign last year, start- • Enters his third year as a starter at linebacker • Former walk-on who was awarded a ing 11 of 12 games. scholarship after the conclusion of the 2004 season.

2006 - Junior Season 2006 - Junior Season Started 11 of 12 games at center • Returned to the starting lineup in the 45-44 win at Played in all 12 games and started nine at middle linebacker • Led the team with 87 Duke • Did not start against NC State after injuring his elbow the previous week against tackles, including 54 solo stops and 33 assists • Posted a team-high 10 tackles in a 45- Georgia Tech • Graded out at 79 percent and had two knockdowns against USF • Had 44 victory at Duke • Made seven tackles, all solo, in the win over NC State • Registered a 84 percent grade and posted three knockdowns at Miami • Posted four knockdown 10 tackles, including nine primary stops, against Georgia Tech • Had a career-high 14 blocks against Clemson • Had a team-best nine knockdown blocks and graded out at 84 tackles, including 11 primary stops and three assists, in the loss at Notre Dame • Also percent against Furman • Started at center against Virginia Tech and had a team-high six had a 2-yard tackle for loss against the Irish • Had four tackles, including three primary knockdown blocks • Made his first career start in the loss to Rutgers • Had the highest stops, against Wake Forest • Had seven tackles, including three solo stops and four as- grade of any offensive lineman against the Scarlet Knights. sists, against Virginia • Posted 10 tackles, including seven solo stops and a 2-yard tackles for loss, against USF • Had five tackles, including a 3-yard tackle for loss, and broke up Previous a pass at Miami • Posted five tackles, including three solo stops, at Clemson • Tied for Career was nearly over after surgeries to both his wrist and knee in 2005, which caused team-high honors with 10 tackles, five primary and five assists, against Furman • Started him to miss the entire season • Saw action against Virginia and FSU in 2004 • Red- against Virginia Tech and had three tackles, one tackle for losses of two yards and one shirted in 2003. quarterback hurry • Was limited in practice this fall and did not start against Rutgers due to a knee sprain • Had two tackles against the Scarlet Knights. Harrison High School Nike high school All-America • Ranked the No. 34 defensive tackle in the nation by Ri- 2005 - Sophomore Season vals • Ranked one of the top 50 players in Georgia by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Played in all 11 games and started the final six at middle linebacker • Entered the start- and SuperPrep • Earned 5A All-State and All-Dixie honors • Three-time all-region and all-county • Also played defensive tackle • PrepStar All-Region • Started three consecu- LB • Durell Mapp tive seasons on the offensive line and was a four-year letterwinner at Harrison High School • Helped lead his team to a 12-1 record as a senior • Team was 56-6 during his four years and state runner-up in 2000 • Named all-county as a junior, leading the team to a 9-3 record and a berth in the 5-A state playoffs • Team averaged 31.9 points and 371.1 yards as a junior • Showcased his impressive strength at the Georgia Nike Camp, benching 225 pounds 34 times, numbers that compare favorably to NFL rookies • Coached by Bruce Cobleigh • Competed on the track team in the shot put and discus • Set the school record in the shot put at 52’-10” • Member of the National Honor Society • Homecoming King.

Personal Eagle Scout • Son of Georgia and Terry Lenahan • Born Scott Peter Lenahan on August 12, 1984 • Nickname is “Tank” • Favorite musical artist is Tim McGraw • Pretended to be William “Refrigerator” Perry as a kid • His father, Terry, played football at Indiana • His older brother, Ryan played soccer at Southern Virginia University which won the na- tional NSCAA title • His older sister, Christina, won a silver medal in Olympic style weightlifting at the Junior Pan Am Games • His mother, Georgia, was a Peace Corps Vol- unteer in the Philippines • Exercise and sports science major.

DURELL MAPP’S CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2004 4260-0 0-0 0-0 000 2005 22 24 46 1.5-6 1.0-5 0-0 021 2006 54 33 87 4-9 0-0 0-0 100 TOTALS 80 59 139 5.5-15 1.0-5 0-0 121

Career High: 14 tackles at Notre Dame (2006)

54 2007 Profiles North Carolina Tar Heels ing lineup for the first time in the win over Virginia on Oct. 22 • Had six tackles, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble at Virginia Tech • Posted a team-high 11 tackles, includ- ing a five-yard sack, and forced a fumble against Duke • Registered 10 tackles, including four primary and six assists, against Maryland • Had five tackles and a quarterback pressure in the win over Boston College • Posted four tackles against Miami • Made his first career start against Virginia and had six tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss • Assisted on one tackle against Utah • Had three tackles against Wisconsin.

2004 - Freshman Season Played in 10 games primarily on special teams • Had six tackles, including four solo stops • Had one tackle against Boston College in the Continental Tire Bowl • Posted three tackles against Virginia Tech.

Cummings High School Three-year starter in football • Earned all-conference and all-region honors as a junior and senior at linebacker • Also played wide receiver and tight end • Named MVP of the state championship game, leading Cummings to the state title as a junior • Made 98 solo Joined the team as a walk-on in 2004 • Four-year starter and three-time all-conference tackles as a senior • Played basketball for four years. selection at Washington High School • Two-time team MVP • Earned the Marine Corps Scholar-Athlete Award • Coached by Brian Paschall and Tom Merritt • Also played base- Personal ball and wrestled • Four-year letterwinner in baseball • Three-time state qualifier in Born Durell Desmond Mapp on December 1, 1985 • Son of Alexander and Deborah wrestling and two-time conference heavyweight champion • Awarded the prestigious Mapp • Enjoys playing basketball and working out • Pretended to be Lawrence Taylor Morehead-Cain Scholarship to attend North Carolina • Member of the Dean’s List, Na- and Barry Sanders as a kid • Says the best word to describe him is “real” • Would like tional Honor Society and National Society of College Scholars • Born Joel Leon Moore, to switch places for a day with Dwayne Wade • African-American history and communi- Jr. on December 30, 1985 in Washington, N.C. • Son of Joel and Glenda Moore • Both cations major. of his parents attended Carolina • Enjoys playing guitar, hunting and church activities • Would like to switch places for a day with the President • Chemistry major.

• Young player who is still developing • Listed second on the Tar Heels’ depth chart be- hind Hilee Taylor at left defensive end • Redshirted in 2006. • Received a waiver from the NCAA Initial Eligibility Waiver Committee allowing him to practice with the team in 2006, but not play • Is listed as a sophomore and has three Roanoke Rapids High School/Hargrave Military Academy years of eligibility, but can earn back another year of eligibility by meeting academic per- Played at Hargrave Military Academy in 2005 • Named first-team all-state by the Asso- formance benchmarks. ciated Press and NCPreps.com • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl Team • Ranked the No. 15 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep and The Charlotte Observer • East Wake High School Ranked among the top 30 in North Carolina by Rivals.com • As a senior, had 68 tackles, SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 2 player in North Carolina and the No. 14 de- seven sacks, four blocked punts, one interception and two fumble recoveries • Also had fensive lineman in the country by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 3 defensive tackle in the three receptions for 71 yards and two touchdowns • Tow-time team defensive MVP • country by ESPN.com • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Earned all-con- Named the Northern Carolina Conference Lineman of the Year in 2004 • Earned all- ference honors four consecutive seasons • Named the conference player of the year • area and all-conference honors as a junior and senior • Had 118 tackles and three punt Led East Wake to an 8-3 record and into the second round of the North Carolina playoffs blocks as a junior • Posted 103 tackles, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries as • Named East Wake MVP • Earned all-state honors as a sophomore • Posted 92 tackles, a sophomore • Finished his career with 284 tackles, seven blocked punts and five inter- 9.5 sacks and 22 tackles for a loss to go along with four fumbles on defense • Also saw ceptions • Roanoke Valley Defensive Player of the Year in 2003 • Coached by Tim Ben- time at fullback and gained 106 yards and scored five touchdowns on 10 carries • nett • Three-time all-conference basketball player • 2004 Homecoming King. Ranked the No. 29 defensive tackle in the country by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 31 defensive tackle in the country by Scout.com • Coached by Jimmy Williams. Personal Son of Tina Debro • Born June 19, 1987 • Enrolled in the General College. Personal Son of Stacey Mullins • Born April 4, 1986 • Enrolled in the General College.

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HAKEEM NICKS’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR NO. YARDS AVG. TD LP 2006 39 660 16.9 4 83

Career Highs: 7 receptions vs. Rutgers (2006), at Duke (2006), 171 yards at Notre Dame (2006), 2 TDs at Notre Dame (2006)

100-Yard Games (2): 171 at Notre Dame (2006), 117 at Duke (2006)

son • Hauled in an 83-yard touchdown catch, the fifth-longest pass play in UNC history, in the first quarter against Duke • Caught four passes for 36 yards, including a long of 19, against Georgia Tech • Had his best game as a Tar Heel with six catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the loss at Notre Dame • Set a UNC single-game freshman record with 171 yards receiving at Notre Dame • Hauled in a 72-yard touchdown pass from Joe Dailey which ties for the 20th-longest pass play in school history • Had three catches for a team-high 84 yards, including a career-best 44-yarder in the fourth quarter Served as the team’s starting deep snapper on field goals and extra points in 2005 and to the WF 3-yard line • Led the team with three catches for 40 yards, including a long of 2006 • Joined the team as a walk-on in 2003 • Played for coach Roy Whitfield at 24, at Virginia • Did not play against USF due to a high ankle sprain against Miami • Spring Creek High School • Lettered twice in football and baseball • Coached by Roger Caught a 37-yard pass at the Clemson 2-yard line in the first half, which led to Carolina’s May in baseball • Earned all-conference honors in football as a senior and honorable only score of the day • Suffered a high ankle sprain on that play and did not return • mention honors as a junior • Twice received the Coaches Award in baseball • Received Had one reception for 17 yards at Clemson • Made two catches for 60 yards against the US Army National Student-Athlete Award • Morehead Scholarship nominee • Mem- Furman, including an incredible 40-yard reception at the Paladins 6-yard line, which led ber of the National Honor Society and a North Carolina Scholar • A member of the first to a field goal • Also had three kickoff returns for 50 yards, including a long of 19, graduating class from Spring Creek • Son of Mike and Martha Murphy • Born Michael against Furman • Led the team with five receptions for 35 yards, including a long of 19, Peter Murphy on January 1, 1985 • Favorite NFL team is Dallas • Would like to switch against Virginia Tech • Also had a 28-yard kickoff return against the Hokies • Named places for a day with Derek Jeter • His brother, Pat, played baseball at UNC Wilmington ACC Rookie of the Week after his performance against Rutgers • Had a sensational • Exercise and sports science major. debut in his first career game, starting against Rutgers and catching seven passes 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 Rut- gers lead to 21-16.

Independence High School SuperPrep All-America • EA Sports First-Team All-America • Ranked the No. 8 player in North Carolina and the No. 22 wide receiver in the country by SuperPrep • Named MVP of the 4-AA state championship game after leading Independence (15-0) to a 38-19 win over New Bern • Had eight receptions for 205 yards and two touchdowns (11 and 80 yards) in Independence’s 92nd-straight victory • Did not lose a game in his high school career • Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team • Named the Charlotte Observer Offensive Player of the Year • Ranked the No. 4 player in North Carolina and No. 31 wide receiver in the country by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 9 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Member of North Carolina’s • All-ACC Candidate • ACC’s leading returning wide receiver • Tal- Shrine Bowl team • Caught a 37-yard touchdown pass ented player with great hands • Made several spectacular plays in in the Shrine Bowl • Had three catches for 42 yards in 2006 and set UNC freshman records for receptions (39) and the Shrine Bowl • Ranked first in the state of North yards (660) • Named All-ACC freshman by The Sporting News Carolina with 93 receptions for 1,819 yards and 20 and a freshman All-America by The Sporting News (honor- touchdowns, including 10 in the playoffs, as a sen- able-mention) and Rivals.com (second-team) • Head- ior • Had three straight games with 10 or more lines a group of players at what is most likely the catches • Coached by Tommy Knotts. Tar Heels’ deepest position • Should con- tend for postseason honors. Personal Son of Vernice Simpson and Robert Nicks • 2006 - Freshman Season Born January 14, 1988 • Enrolled in the Started all 11 games that he General College. played, missing one game (South Florida) with an ankle sprain • Led the team and set Carolina sin- gle-season records for receptions (39) and receiving yards (660) by a freshman • Ranked third in the ACC in receiving yards per game (60.0) and eighth in receptions per game (3.6) • Had seven re- ceptions for 117 yards and a touchdown in Carolina’s 45-44 WR • Hakeem Nicks victory at Duke • It was his second 100-yard receiving games of the sea-

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LB • Mark Paschal

• Moved to tailback in the spring after practicing at wide receiver while redshirting in 2006 • Could contend for playing time in the backfield this fall.

Great Valley High School Two-year starter at quarterback and a four-year starter at defensive back • Also played Charlotte Latin High School running back and wide receiver as a freshman • Selected to the Big 33 all-star game be- Led Latin to two consecutive independent school state championships • Ranked the No. tween Pennsylvania and Ohio • Played in the Valor Bowl, the Chester County all-star 10 fullback in the country by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 19 player in North Carolina game • Had more than 1,000 yards passing and rushing as a senior and had 19 touch- by The Charlotte Observer • Played both running back and linebacker • Rushed for more downs • Ranked among the top 50 players in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com • Passed for than 1,300 yards and scored 22 touchdowns on offense as a senior and had 100 tackles 1,815 yards and 15 touchdowns and rushed for 950 yards and eight touchdowns as a on defense • Rushed for 1,397 yards and 26 touchdowns, averaging nearly nine yards junior • Also made 34 tackles and picked off five passes • Led Great Valley to the district per carry, as a junior • Also amassed over 100 tackles that season • Coached by Larry championship game and the No. 8 ranking in Pennsylvania as a junior • Earned all-state McNulty. honors as a junior • Also returned kicks • Coached by Gary Phillips. Personal Personal Son of Jeanne and Doug Paschal • His father, Doug, was a four-year letterwinner in foot- Lived in Durham, N.C. for six years before moving to Pennsylvania • Son of Cloyce ball from 1976-79 • Doug played two seasons in the NFL • Born on September 9, 1986 Parker • Born March 21, 1988 • Business major. • Management and society major.

MARK PASCHAL’S CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2005 52 7 0-0 0-0 0000 2006 17 6 23 1-1 0-0 0000 TOTALS 22 8 30 1-1 0-0 0000

Career High: 6 tackles vs. Georgia Tech (2006)

• Enters the season listed second on the depth chart at middle linebacker.

2006 - Sophomore Season Played in all 12 games and started against Rutgers • Posted one solo stop against Duke • Had two solo stops against NC State • Finished second on the team with six tackles (all primary stops) against Georgia Tech • Also had a 1-yard tackle for loss against the Yel- low Jackets • Recorded four tackles, including three primary stops, against Wake Forest • 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, but did have one tackle • Played, but sprained his knee, against Furman • Played as a Pearland High School backup in the Virginia Tech game, but still saw plenty of action and made two tackles • First-team all-district 6-A, the largest classification in Texas, as a senior • Played just one Made his first career start against Rutgers and had three tackles at middle linebacker • season on the varsity, but immediately began attracting attention from college coaches Also plays on special teams. 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 2005 - Freshman Season all-state honorable mention • Coached by Tony Heath • Also played basketball for Played on special teams and was an outstanding performer on Carolina’s kickoff cover- Pearland. age team • Had seven tackles on the season, including two against Duke • Also made stops against Wisconsin, Utah, Virginia, Miami and Maryland. Personal Son of David and Janet Pelc • Born June 9, 1988 • Enrolled in the General College.

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North Pitt High School CB • Quinton Person Named one of the top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer and The Fayetteville Observer • PrepStar All-Region selection • Played his first three sea- sons at running back, but moved to quarterback as a senior • Rushed for over 1,000 yards as a junior and a senior • Had 1,083 yards and 15 touchdowns as a sen- ior, leading North Pitt to the 2-A state finals • Rushed for 1,500 yards and averaged 8.5 yards per carry as a jun- • Versatile defensive back who can play cornerback or nickel back • Also plays on most ior • Was named the confer- special teams. ence player of the year as a junior • Tallied 83 tackles and 2006 - Junior Season broke up 22 passes at corner- Started the first seven games and played in all 12 • Assisted on a tackle against Duke • back as a junior • Also Had one tackle and picked off a pass in the win over NC State • The interception came played basketball and ran on a tipped pass late in the fourth quarter • Assisted on one tackle against Notre Dame • 100 and 200 meters in track Recorded five tackles at Virginia, including three solo stops • Had two tackles and recov- • Earned MVP honors in the ered a fumble against USF • Posted three solo tackles at Miami • Made two tackles at basketball 2-A state champi- Clemson • Posted two tackles against Furman • Made two tackles against Virginia Tech onship game as a junior • • Started against Rutgers and had three primary tackles. Coached by Ken Whitehurst.

2005 - Sophomore Season Personal Played in 11 games and started four • Started at Virginia Tech and had eight tackles • Son of Barbara Person and Daniel Brown • Born February 20, 1985 • Nickname is Started against Duke and had one tackle and one pass breakup • Did not start against “QP” • Enjoys fishing and playing basketball • Pretended to be Barry Sanders and Boston College or Maryland • Started against Miami after the season-ending injury to Ja- Charles Woodson as a kid • Would like to be more consistent this season • Says the best coby Watkins • Had his first career interception and returned it 14 yards against Miami thing about being a football player at Carolina is “the love from your teammates regard- • Made three tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss in the win over Virginia • Regis- less of how things are going” • Communications major. tered three tackles in the loss to Louisville • Posted a career-high 10 tackles and broke up two passes against Utah • Moved into the cornerback position against the Utes after Ja- coby Watkins missed most of the game with a sickness • Had his best game of the season with five tackles on special teams and in the nickel back position • Picked up a blocked punt and returned it 11 yards for a touchdown in the win over NC State • Posted two tackles against Wisconsin • Had four tackles and a pass breakup against Georgia Tech.

2004 - Freshman Season Played in 10 games • Saw his playing time increase significantly throughout the season and was a standout on special teams • Had four punt returns for 27 yards • Earned UNC’s special teams player of week awards for his play against NC State, Wake Forest and Duke • Finished the season with 11 tackles, including eight primary stops and three assists • Registered a season-high three tackles in the win over Duke • Had two tackles against Florida State, NC State and Utah • Also had stops against Miami and Virginia Tech • Longest punt return was a 21-yarder against the Demon Deacons • Had a 10- yard punt return against Boston College in the Continental Tire Bowl • Redshirted in 2003.

• Completed 7 of 13 attempts for 57 yards and one touchdown in the spring game • Redshirted in 2006. QUINTON PERSON’S CAREER STATISTICS Spring Valley High School DEFENSE First-team 4-A all-state quarterback • Helped lead Spring Valley to an 11-3 season and Year PRI A TOTAL TFL SACKS PBU INT FF FR the semifinals of the state playoffs in 2005 • Passed for approximately 1,600 yards and 2004 83 11 0-0 0-0 00 0 0 nine touchdowns, and rushed for more than 600 yards and five touchdowns as a senior • 2005 28 8 36 0.5-1 0-0 4 1-14 00 Ranked the No. 11 player in South Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 17 2006 15 7 22 0-0 0-0 0 1-0 0 1-0 player in South Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 26 pro-style quar- TOTALS 51 18 69 0.5-1 0-0 4 2-14 0 1-0 terback in the country by Rivals.com • Completed 50 percent of his passes for 1,496 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Jimmy Noonan • Also played PUNT RETURNS baseball. Year No. Yds Avg. TD LP 2004 4 27 6.8 0 21 Personal 2005 1 11 11.0 1 11 Son of Beverly and Wayne Phillips • Born November 20, 1987 • Business major. TOTALS 5 38 7.6 1 21

Career Highs: 10 tackles vs. Utah (2005), 21-yard punt return vs. Wake Forest (2004)

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• Enrolled in January after graduating early from Springdale High School and partici- • Has good speed and athleticism and should be among the rotation at defensive end this pated in Carolina’s spring workouts • Listed second on the depth chart at the H-back po- fall • Redshirted in 2006. sition • Last name pronounced pee-uh-NAWL-toe. Westlake High School Springdale High School Had 70 tackles, 20 tackles for losses, 13 sacks, a blocked punt, a blocked field goal and Ranked the No. 7 player in Arkansas by Rivals • Considered the No. 10 player in a 5-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in his senior season • Named first-team all- Arkansas by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 20 tight end in the country by Scout.com • conference and second-team All-Metro • Ranked the No. 17 weakside defensive end in Helped lead Springdale to the 5A state championship as a junior • Had 14 receptions for the country and the No. 12 player in Maryland by Rivals.com • Also played split end 337 yards and three touchdowns as a junior despite mainly being used as a blocker • and tight end • Had 68 tackles, 13 for losses, 10 sacks, three fumble recoveries and Caught 12 passes for 141 yards as a senior • Missed all but two games as a senior with seven pass deflections as a junior • Coached by Dominic Zaccarelli. a broken collarbone • From the same hometown as head coach Butch Davis • Coached by Kevin Johnson at Springdale. Personal Son of Sharon and Rico Alexander • Born September 17, 1988 • Enrolled in the Gen- Personal eral College. Son of Sherri and Kenneth Pianalto • Born May 27, 1989 • Enrolled in the General Col- lege.

• Enters the season as the starting tight end • Missed the 2006 season after fracturing his shoulder blade in fall practice a week prior to the season opener against Rutgers • A ver- Joined the team as a walk-on in 2005 • Two-way starter at defensive tackle and center in satile athlete who will look to be more involved in the passing attack this season. high school • Named the most outstanding male athlete at Vance • Wendy’s High School Heisman recipient • All-conference selection • Also played baseball • Named a North 2005 - Freshman Season Carolina scholar and DECA finalist • Member of National Honor Society, National Math Played in nine games on special teams and as a reserve tight end • Had one tackle on Honor Society and Who’s Who Among American High School Students • Born Daryl special teams against Maryland • Enrolled at North Carolina in January, 2005 and par- Porter II on April 21, 1987 in Dallas, Texas • Business major. ticipated in spring drills.

Maple Heights High School Ranked the No. 15 tight end in the country by Rivals.com • Member of SuperPrep’s All- Midwest Team • Two-time all-conference and all-district selection • Led Maple Heights to a 10-2 record and a berth in the playoffs as a senior • Team offensive MVP • Had 32 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.

Personal Son of Yolanda and Richard Quinn, Sr. • Born Richard Emanuel Quinn, Jr. on September 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

59 2007 Profiles North Carolina Tar Heels number to his high school number (88) • Would like to switch places for a day with Le- Had four sacks and 76 tackles on defense as a senior • Coached by Heath Woods. bron James • Would like to improve his speed this season • Exercise and sports science major. Personal Son of Art and Janet Reynolds • His father, Art, and uncle, Jack, played football at Ten- nessee • Art played linebacker at UT in 1971-73 and spent one year in the World Foot- ball League in 1974 in Charlotte • Jack, nicknamed “Hacksaw,” played linebacker at UT in 1967-69 and played 15 seasons in the NFL • Born on July 1, 1987 • Majoring in communications.

OT • Garrett Reynolds

• Redshirted in 2006.

Rose High School Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Helped lead Rose (16-0) to an unde- feated season and its third-straight 4-A state title as a senior • Had one catch for six yards and recovered a fumble that led to a Rose score in the 2005 title game • Also had three tackles and a sack in that game • Played tight end and defensive end in high school • Rose held opponents to less than seven points per game over the last two sea- sons • Posted 70 tackles, 7.5 sacks and 10 tackles for losses as a junior • Coached by Greg Thomas.

Personal Son of Brabsie and Marc Randall • His older brother attends UNC • Born March 22, 1987 • Exercise and sports science major.

• Has a lot of potential • Has great size and good mobility • Earned rave reviews from the coaching staff for his toughness in spring practice.

2006 - Sophomore Season Started seven games, including six at right tackle and one at right guard • Made his first career start at right guard against Duke • Made his first start since the Clemson game against NC State • Saw action as a reserve against Virginia • Did not play against USF • Split time at tackle with Ben Lemming against Clemson and Miami • Had eight knock- down blocks against Furman • Had five knockdown blocks against Virginia Tech • Made his first career start against Rutgers at right tackle and had four knockdown blocks.

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

Carter High School Ranked among the top 15 players in Tennessee by Rivals.com and SuperPrep • Named all-state at defensive tackle in 4-A schools • Associated Press honorable-mention all-state selection on offense • Three-year starter on both the offensive line and defensive line •

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tackles, six tackles for losses and three interceptions as a junior • Coached by Steve Mc- Curry.

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 • Says the best thing about being a football player at North Carolina is “the friendships with the other players” • Born on September 19, 1985 • Management and society major.

• Enters the fall as the co-starter at the Will linebacker position.

2006 - Sophomore Season Played in all 12 games and started three (Rutgers, Miami & Virginia) • Posted one tackle against NC State • Recorded his first career interception and sack against Georgia Tech • Picked off a pass that was tipped by teammate Jermaine Strong • Also had two tackles 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 and one assist, against Wake Forest • Had five tackles against Virginia • Posted two tackles against Miami • Saw extensive action at Clemson and had five tackles, including • Enters the fall as the co-starter at tailback • Showed steady improvement throughout the four solo hits and one assist • Also had his first career tackle for loss of two yards against spring and needs to continue that progression this fall. the Tigers • Played in a reserve role against Furman and Virginia Tech • Made his first career start against Rutgers at linebacker • Finished third on the team with seven tackles 2006 - Freshman Season against the Scarlet Knights. Played in five games on special teams and as a reserve tailback • Had one carry for -1 yard, two receptions for 24 yards and one special teams tackle • Both receptions came at 2005 - Freshman Season Miami, including a season-best 19-yarder • Redshirted in 2005. Played in all 11 games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker • Made four tackles • Had stops against Georgia Tech, NC State, Utah and Miami • Redshirted in 2004. Wheeler High School Ranked the No. 5 all-purpose back by Rivals.com • Member of the Atlanta Journal’s Reynolds High School Super Southern 100 • Ranked the No. 15 player in Georgia by Rivals.com • Ranked the Ranked among the top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Mem- No. 24 player in Georgia by SuperPrep • Rushed for nearly 1,000 yards in his senior ber of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl Team • Made 159 tackles, three sacks and an inter- season and scored five touchdowns • Gained 1,454 yards on the ground and scored 12 ception as a senior • Helped lead his team to a 14-1 record as a junior • Registered 123 touchdowns as a junior • Also played defensive back • Coached by Chuck Goddard.

LB • Chase Rice Personal Son of Windell and Taryn Rich • Born on February 17, 1987 • Majoring in communica- tions.

RICHIE RICH’S CAREER STATISTICS RUSHING RECEIVING YEAR NO. YDS AVG. TD LP NO. YDS. AVG. TD LP 2006 1 -1 -1.0 0 -1 2 24 12.0 0 19

CHASE RICE’S CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2005 134 0-0 0-0 0-0 000 2006 17 14 31 2-7 1-5 0-0 000 TOTALS 18 17 35 2-7 1-5 0-0 000

Career High: 7 tackles vs. Rutgers (2006), at Notre Dame (2006)

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• Came to Carolina as a quarterback and moved to fullback after his redshirt season in • Enters the fall competing for the starting quarterback position • Played in seven games 2005 • Has seen time at both fullback and tailback. last year and started five • Redshirted in 2005 after breaking his ankle in spring practice • Enrolled in January 2005 and participated in Continental Tire bowl practices with the 2006 - Sophomore Season Tar Heels. Played in all 12 games and started three (Duke, NC State, Clemson) • Had a 19-yard re- ception in the win over NC State • Saw his first career action at tailback, carrying five 2006 - Freshman Season times for 11 yards in the loss at Notre Dame • Was forced into action at tailback after Completed 57 of 136 attempts for 840 yards Ronnie McGill went down with a shoulder bruise in the fourth quarter • Had a career- with four touchdowns and eight interceptions • high 28-yard reception against USF, catching a screen pass and rushing for most of the Also rushed 27 times for 25 yards and one yardage • Made his first career start against Clemson and had one catch for 16 yards • touchdown • Did not play against Duke, NC Caught two passes for five yards, including a long of seven, against Furman • Played State or Georgia Tech • Did not start against against Virginia Tech, but did not have a reception • Saw his first action at Carolina Wake Forest, but rotated with starter Joe Dailey against Rutgers as a fullback • Caught one pass for 11 yards against the Scarlet Knights and completed 6 of 10 passes for 80 yards, includ- • Redshirted in 2005. ing a long of 29 • Started against Virginia and played in just the first half, complet- Granby High School ing 3 of 8 for 22 yards • Four-year starter at quarterback • Granby finished 7-3 in 2004 and won the Eastern Dis- Started against USF and trict • Ranked among the top 25 players in Virginia by The Roanoke Times • Ranked completed 9 of 26 attempts among the top 35 players in Virginia by SuperPrep • Second-team All-Tidewater • for 117 yards, one Passed for 1,726 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior • Passed for 1,400 yards and 13 touchdown and two in- touchdowns as a junior, despite playing just eight games due to an ankle injury • terceptions • Tossed a Coached by Dave Hudak • Played at the same high school as former Carolina first-team 7-yard touchdown All-ACC safety Dexter Reid. pass to tight end Jon Hamlett against South Personal Florida • Also had a ca- Son of Dolphine and Bobby Rome, Sr. • Born on April 29, 1986 • Majoring in African- reer-best 33-yard run that set up the American history. TD pass • Started against Miami and was 9 of 28 for 136 yards, no touch- BOBBY ROME’S CAREER STATISTICS downs and two interceptions • Completed a long pass of RUSHING RECEIVING 37 yards to Hakeem Nicks at the Miami 2-yard line, YEAR NO. YDS AVG. TD LP NO. YDS. AVG. TD LP which led to Carolina’s only score of the game • 2006 5 11 2.2 05 780 11.4 0 28 Started against Clemson and connected on 7 of 22 at- tempts for 96 yards, no touchdowns and one inter- Career High: 28-yard reception vs. USF (2006), 11 yards rushing at Notre Dame ception • Scored the Tar Heels’ only touchdown (2006) on a 4-yard run in the fourth quarter • Made his first career start and completed 14 of 20 attempts for 265 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in FB • Bobby Rome Carolina's 45-42 victory over Furman • Is the first Tar Heel freshman to start at quarterback since Darian Durant in 2001 • Opened the scoring with a 58-yard screen pass to QB • Cameron Sexton

CAM SEXTON’S CAREER STATISTICS PASSING YEAR A-C-I PCT. YARDS TD LP YDS/GM EFF. 2006 136-57-8 .419 840 4 58 120.0 92.41

RUSHING YEAR ATT. YARDS AVG. TD LG 2006 27 25 0.9 1 33

Career Highs: 14 completions vs. Furman (2006), 28 attempts at Miami (2006), 265 yards vs. Furman (2006), 2 TDs vs. Furman (2006), 33-yard run vs. USF (2006)

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Ronnie McGill for a 7-0 lead, then with Carolina trailing in the fourth quarter, hit Jesse Holley for a 50-yard touchdown pass to take back the lead • Averaged 18.9 yards per completion and was never sacked • Had eight completions of at least 13 yards (58, 20, 16, 13, 40, 26, 13 and 50 yards) against Furman • Made his first career appearance against Virginia Tech in the second game of the season • Was 9 of 21 for 124 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Hokies • Threw his first career touch- down pass, an 18-yarder to Brooks Foster, in the fourth quarter.

Scotland County High School 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 ad- vanced 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 in his career • Coached by Mark Barnes. • Played his best football after earning the starting spot midway through the 2006 season • Was particularly impressive against Georgia Tech’s All-America wide receiver Calvin Personal Johnson, limiting him to just three catches for 13 yards and forcing a fumble. 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 2006 - Freshman Season Pittsburgh Steelers • Born on October 2, 1986 • Pretended to be Joe Montana as a kid • Played in 11 games and started the final five • Made his first career start vs. Wake Forest Would like to switch places for a day with Michael Jordan • Would like to improve his • Had 18 tackles and five pass breakups • Had his best game vs. Georgia Tech, holding strength and size • Communications major. All-America wide receiver Calvin Johnson to just three catches for 13 yards • Also forced Johnson to fumble after delivering a crushing hit immediately after Johnson caught the pass • Had five tackles vs. Georgia Tech, four vs. NC State and four at Duke • Had a season-best three pass breakups vs. NC State • Redshirted in 2005.

Crest High School/Fork Union Military Academy Two-year starter at Shelby High School • Helped Crest win the 3-A state championship as a senior in 2004 and earned all-conference honors • Caught a 67-yard pass for a touch- down and set up a score with a 33-yard reception in the title game • Coached by John Shuman at Fork Union •

Personal Son of Pia Strong and Tyrone Beam • Born on May 26, 1985 • Majoring in African- American history.

JERMAINE STRONG’S CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2006 13 5 18 0-0 0-0 0510 At Carolina Career Highs: 5 tackles vs. Georgia Tech (2006), 3 PBU’s vs. NC State (2006) 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.

CB • Jermaine Strong

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• Redshirted in 2006. • 2007 All-ACC Candidate • 2005 Honorable-Mention All-ACC • One of only nine players in NCAA history Stephen F. Austin High School to return a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown in the Played tight end and offensive line in high school • Member of the Houston Touchdown same game (Duke, 2006) • Single-season and ca- Club preseason team • Earned all-district and all-area honors as a sophomore, junior reer school recorder holder for kickoff returns for and senior • Also earned all-academic honors in the district (carried 3.5 GPA) as a soph- touchdowns (2 in 2006, 3 in career) • Holds the omore, junior and senior • Caught 32 career passes for 502 yards as Sugar Land was single-season record for most kick returns for primarily a running team • Caught 10 passes for 200 yards as a senior • Caught 30 touchdowns (3) • Tied the ACC single-sea- passes for 300 yards as a junior • Coached by his father, Tom • Played basketball as a son record with two kickoff returns for freshman and sophomore. touchdowns in 2006 • Set single-sea- son school record with 902 kickoff re- Personal turn yards in 2006 • Has already put Son of Julie and Tom Stuart • Born December 28, 1987 • Enrolled in the General Col- together an outstanding career as a kick lege. returner in just two seasons • Looks to be more involved in the offense this season at wide receiver.

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 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 re- maining in the first half of Carolina’s 45-44 victory at Duke • The 97-yarder equaled the third-longest in school WR • Brandon Tate history • Also returned a 54-yard punt for a touchdown in the Duke win •Joins Charlie Justice (vs. Florida in • Had an impressive spring and may see time at linebacker as a true freshman in 2007 • 1946) and Eric Blount (vs. William & Mary in 1991) as Enrolled in January 2007 and participated in Carolina’s spring drills • Played most of his the only Carolina players to ever return a punt and high school career as a quarterback. kickoff for a touchdown in the same game • Tate’s 54-yard punt return for a score was Carolina’s first West Stanly High School punt return (other than a blocked kick) for a touch- Enrolled in January after graduating early from West Stanly high school • Member of re- down since Michael Waddell had an 89-yarder at cruiting analyst Tom Lemming’s All-Southeast Team • Earned conference offensive player BRANDON TATE’S CAREER STATISTICS 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 KICKOFF RETURNS PUNT RETURNS 99 of 179 passes for 1,794 yards and 21 touchdowns and rushed 111 times for 745 Year No. Yds Avg. TD LP No. Yds Avg. TD LP yards • Had 12 tackles, one interception and two pass breakups on defense • Helped 2005 21 542 25.8 1 96 29 267 9.2 0 40 lead West Stanly to a 9-4 record and the second round of the 2-A state playoffs • Earned 2006 38 902 23.7 2 97 20 194 9.7 1 54 all-state honors twice and all-conference honors three times • Coached by Rich Williams. TOTALS 59 1444 24.5 3 97 49 461 9.4 1 54

Personal RECEPTIONS Son of Marcella Sturdivant • Born Dec. 5, 1988 • Enrolled in the General College. YEAR NO. YARDS AVG. TD LP 2005 00 000 2006 5 72 14.4 0 26 TOTALS 5 72 14.4 0 26

Career Highs: 97-yard kick return at Duke (2006), 54-yard punt return at Duke (2006), 2 receptions vs. Georgia Tech (2006), 38 yards rec. vs NC State (2006)

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Oklahoma in 2001 • Finished the game with five punt returns for 69 yards and four kick- Cummings High School off returns for 139 yards • Had a career-high 38 yards receiving on two receptions in Had 66 receptions for 1,213 yards and 18 touchdowns in 15 games as a senior • Also the win over NC State, including a 26 yarder • Returned one kickoff for 31 yards and returned kicks and played defensive back • Had 22 catches for 496 yards (22.5 per two punts for 16 yards against the Wolfpack • Had two punt returns for 16 yards and catch) and eight touchdowns as a junior • Helped lead Cummings to the state finals in two kickoff returns for 51 yards, including a long of 31 against Georgia Tech • On a 2003 and the semifinals in 2004 • Burlington Times-News All-Area selection • Member kickoff, faked a handoff to Quinton Person and then kept the ball for himself and raced of the Greensboro News & Record All-Area Team • Earned all-conference honors • 90 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter at Notre Dame • Had three kickoff re- Three-year starter in football and basketball • Coached by Steve Johnson • Plays guard turns for 54 yards, including a long of 21 • Returned three punts for 19 yards, including on the basketball team and helped lead Cummings to the state title as a junior. a long of 12, and three kickoffs for 84 yards, including a season-long 42-yarder, at Vir- ginia • Had five kickoff returns for 85 yards, including a long of 22, and had one punt Personal return for two yards against USF • Returned three kickoffs for 58 yards (long of 30), had Son of Lesley and Barry Tate, Sr. • His brother, Barry, plays football at Lenoir-Rhyne Col- four punt returns for 26 yards (long of nine) and caught a four-yard pass at Miami • Had lege • Born on October 5, 1987 • Communications major. 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 re- ceptions 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 Rutgers • 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 yards, an average of 9.2 • Ranked 22nd in the country in kickoff returns • Was second 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 the Hokies • Had four punt returns for 40 yards, including a long of 18 yards, and had one kickoff return for 18 yards against Duke • Had three punt returns for 11 yards and three kickoff returns for 70 yards, including a long of 30 yards, against Maryland • Had • Enters the season as the starter at defensive end • Can play either defensive end or as one kickoff return for 21 yards and two punt returns for 25 yards in the win over Boston a standup linebacker • Has seen time mainly as a pass rush specialist. College • Had three kickoff returns for 48 yards, including a long of 23, against Miami • Returned three punts for 31 yards, including a long of 26, in the win over Virginia • Had 2006 - Junior Season five kickoff returns for 103 yards, including a long of 36, against Louisville • Was spec- Started all 12 games at defensive end and finished with 29 tackles, including 22 primary tacular in Carolina’s win over Utah, running back the game’s opening kickoff 96 yards stops, five tackles for losses of 18 yards and three sacks for 15 yards • Made one tackle for a touchdown • It was the first time a Tar Heel had returned the opening kickoff since against NC State • Had two tackles, including a two-yard tackle for loss, against Georgia Michael Waddell vs. Wisconsin in 2003 • Finished the game with three kickoff re- Tech • Had one tackle in the loss at Notre Dame • Recorded three primary stops turns for 149 yards and one punt return for three yards • Had six punt returns against Wake Forest • Posted two tackles at Virginia, including one solo stop and for 63 yards, including a long of 40, in the victory over NC State • Also had one assist • Had two solo tackles against USF • Posted four solo tackles, in- a 38-yard kickoff return against the Wolfpack • Had five punt returns for 31 cluding a 1-yard sack, at Miami • Made three tackles at Clemson • Recorded yards, including a long of 17, against Wisconsin • Started one tackle and had two quarterback pressures against Furman • Had four as the punt return man and was impressive in his debut tackles, two tackles for losses and an eight-yard sack against Virginia Tech • at Georgia Tech with four punt returns for 47 yards, Played well in his first game as a starter against Rutgers with six tackles, in- including a long of 26. cluding a six-yard sack and a quarterback pressure.

2005 - Sophomore Season Played in 10 games primarily as a pass rush specialist • Had 12 tackles, 1.5 tackles for losses and one sack • Also forced one fumble • Had one quarterback hurry at Virginia Tech • Sprained his foot against Maryland and did not play against Duke • Assisted on one tackle against Boston College • Assisted on two tackles against Miami and helped force a safety • Assisted on one tackle in the win over Virginia • Had one tackle in the loss at Louisville • Posted two tackles, one tackles for loss and forced a fumble against Utah • Had two tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss of two yards against Georgia Tech • Had two tackles against Wisconsin.

2004 - Freshman Season Saw significant playing time at linebacker and on special teams as a true freshman • Had 13 tackles and has a team-best three forced fumbles • Set the school record for true freshmen with 4.5 sacks for 31 yards • Had two tackles against Boston College in the Continental Tire Bowl • Had a big day at Duke with three tackles, including 2.5 sacks • Also forced a fum- ble against the Blue Devils that Carolina converted into three points • Missed the Utah, Miami,Virginia Tech and Wake Forest games with a stress reaction in his right femur • Posted a sack for 12 yards and had two tackles against Louisville • On the last play DE • Hilee Taylor of the game in the win over Georgia Tech, Taylor sacked Reggie Ball, stripped him of the ball, picked up the foot- ball and ran 21 yards for a touchdown as the clock ex-

65 2007 Profiles North Carolina Tar Heels pired • It was the Tar Heels’ first sack of the season • Made three tackles at Virginia • Posted two tackles against William & Mary and had one quarterback pressure.

Scotland County High school Ranked among the top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 14 senior in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl Team • Had a great senior season with 128 tackles and 17 tackles for losses • Had 91 tackles and five sacks as a junior, his first season on varsity • Coached by Mark Barnes.

Personal Son of Hilee and Grace Taylor • Born Hilee Delano Taylor on July 18, 1986 • Enjoys playing basketball • Pretended to be Jim Brown, Jason Taylor and Lawrence Taylor as a kid • Would like to switch places for a day with Julius Peppers • Says the best word to describe him is “unselfish” • Majoring in sociology.

HILEE TAYLOR’S CAREER STATISTICS • Adds depth to the Tar Heel linebacking corps • Has good athleticism and speed. Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT FF FR 2004 11 2 13 4.5-39 4.5-39 03 1-21 2006 - Junior Season 2005 48 12 1.5-8 1-6 01 0-0 Played in nine games and started against Virginia and Wake Forest at outside linebacker 2006 22 7 29 5.0-18 3-15 01 0-0 • Finished the season with nine tackles, including three solo stops and six assists • Posted TOTALS 37 17 54 11.0-65 8.5-54 05 1-21 a season-high three tackles at Virginia and at Notre Dame.

Career Highs: 6 tackles vs. Rutgers (2006), 2.5 sacks at Duke (2004) 2005 - Sophomore Season Played in 10 games, primarily on special teams • Made three tackles, including stops against NC State, Virginia and Boston College.

2004 - Freshman Season Played in all 12 games primarily on special teams, including the Continental Tire Bowl vs. Boston College • Had two tackles vs. William & Mary.

Dudley High School Ranked among the top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 19 senior in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Three-year starter at Dudley • Made 91 tackles and picked off nine passes as a junior • Returned three of those inter- ceptions for touchdowns • Helped Dudley go 11-5 in 2002 and reach the class 3-A state championship game, which it lost on a field goal in the final six seconds • Coached by Victor Floyd.

Personal Son of Ernie and Joyce Thatch • Born on February 10, 1986 • Pretended to be Deion Sanders as a kid • Describes himself as “down to earth” • Would like to switch places for a day with comedian Dave Chappelle • Communications major. • Tough player who was a standout on special teams as a freshman • Looks to be more involved in the offense this year as an H-back. MARTEL THATCH’S CAREER STATISTICS

2006 - Freshman Season Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT FF FR One of four true freshmen to see playing time • Played in 11 games primarily on special 2004 12 3 0-0 0-0 00 0 teams • Had four tackles, including two solo stops and two assists • Both primary tackles 2005 12 3 0-0 0-0 00 0 came at Clemson. 2006 36 9 0-0 0-0 00 0 TOTALS 5 10 15 0-0 0-0 00 0 Mount Tabor High School Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Considered the No. 21 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 47 tight end in the country by Ri- vals.com • Two-time all-conference selection • Helped lead Mount Tabor to a 12-2 record and the quarterfinals of the 4-A state championships in 2005 • Was instrumental in Mount Tabor’s quarterfinal appearance in 2004 • Mount Tabor also played for the state 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 yards • Caught 54 passes for 995 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior • Also played defensive end • Coached by Bob Sapp • Turned down lacrosse scholarship offers to play football at North Carolina.

Personal Son of Bobbi and David Taylor • Born November 16, 1987 • Enrolled in the General College.

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• Agile and athletic for his size • Saw considerable playing time last season and should • Big receiver with good hands • Played well from the middle of the season to the conclu- contend for increased playing time this fall. sion of last year • Should be among the rotation at wideout this fall.

2006 - Freshman Season 2006 - Freshman Season Played in all 12 games as part of the rotation at defensive tackle • Finished the season Played in eight games and had five catches for 47 yards, including a long of 15 • with 18 tackles, including nine solo stops and 1.5 sacks • Posted a season-high five tack- Caught two passes for 26 yards, including a 15-yarder, vs. South Florida • Had one les vs. Furman • Had three tackles at Clemson • Posted three tackles and a sack at Duke catch for eight yards at Virginia • Made two receptions for 13 yards vs. Wake Forest • • Redshirted in 2005. Also played on special teams • Redshirted in 2005.

North Moore High School St. Mark’s/Blair Academy Ranked the No. 16 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the Played high school at St. Mark’s in Dallas before attending Prep School at Blair Academy No. 19 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Played both defensive tackle and full- • Named the New Jersey Prep Player of the Year in 2004 • Ranked one of the top 50 back in high school • Ran for 798 yards and 12 touchdowns on 130 carries as a senior athletes in the country in 2004 by Rivals.com • Also one of the top 100 players in Texas • Led the team with 50 tackles as junior • Rushed for 600 yards and six touchdowns as a by Rivals.com • Although Blair Academy was primarily a running team, he still caught 28 fullback as a junior • Coached by Bryan Lee • Also played basketball. 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 Personal and returned two interceptions for touchdowns • Of his 10 touchdowns, nine were 27 Son of Janet and Milton Person and Ronnie Thomas • Born on December 12, 1986 • yards or more • Had 59 tackles at defensive back, including 33 primary, one sack, two Majoring in African-American history. caused fumbles and one recov- CAM THOMAS’S CAREER STATISTICS ered fumble. WR • Kenton Thornton Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT FF FR 2006 99 18 1.5-9 1.5-9 00 0 Personal His brother, Kalen, played linebacker for the Dallas Cow- boys in 2004-05 • His brother, Kyle, played at Texas • His fa- ther, Bruce, played four years in the NFL and two in the USFL • Son of Bruce Thornton and Denise Lev- ert • Born on May 13, 1986 • Sociology major. Joined the team as a walk-on in 2005 • Switched to fullback in the spring after playing tight end for a season • Played at Tarboro High School • Started at both tight end and defensive end as a junior and senior • Selected first-team all-conference and first-team all-area as a senior • Son of Ricky and Kay Thompson • Born on on Dec. 11, 1986 • Exercise and sports science major.

KENTON THORNTON’S CAREER STATISTICS YEAR NO. YARDS AVG. TD LP 2006 5 47 9.4 0 15

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including a long of 31 • TB • Justin Warren Had a career high six carries for 27 yards, including a long of 16, in the win at NC State • Carried three times for six yards at Louisville • Rushed one time for five yards at Miami • Had a ca- reer-high 43 yards on four carries, including a 31-yard run, in the win over Duke • Joined the team as a walk- on in the spring after en- rolling in January, 2004.

Seneca Valley High School Played for coach Terry • Began his Carolina career as a fullback, but moved to linebacker prior to the 2006 Changuris at Seneca Valley season • Injured his foot the week prior to spring practice and missed all of spring work- High School after moving to outs • Coaches are anxious to see what he can do this fall. Maryland for his senior sea- son • Played for coach Tim 2006 - Freshman Season Sorber at Abington High A converted fullback who played in all 12 games primarily on special teams and as a re- School in Pennsylvania as a serve linebacker • Had five tackles, including three solo stops and two assists • Assisted junior • Rushed for 1,002 on two tackles at Duke • Redshirted in 2005. yards and eight touchdowns at Abington • Also caught a Dudley High School touchdown pass, threw a Had 165 carries for 1,148 yards and 10 touchdowns leading Dudley to the Class 3-AA touchdown and ran back a state final despite ankle injuries • Also caught 15 passes for 157 yards and two touch- kickoff for a touchdown • downs • Coached by Stephen Davis. Won the 3A state champi- onship at Seneca Valley Personal where he rushed for 1,825 yards and 29 touchdowns • Also caught a touchdown pass Son of Evelyn and Anthony Tinsley • Born on December 4, 1986 • Exercise and sports and returned a punt for a touchdown • Was named first-team all-state, second-team all- science major • Very active in the community, participating in nearly all of the UNC foot- metro, first-team all-league and first-team all-county as a senior • Favorite NFL team is ball team’s community service projects. Miami. KENNEDY TINSLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS Personal Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT FF FR His father, Roland, played running back at Princeton University • Son of Roland and 2006 32 5 0-0 0-0 00 0 Yvette Warren • Born Justin Nathaniel Warren on April 13, 1985 • Communications major.

JUSTIN WARREN’S CAREER STATISTICS RUSHING RECEIVING YEAR NO. YDS AVG. TD LP NO. YDS. AVG. TD LP 2005 17 86 5.1 0 31 00 0 00 2006 7 77 11.0 1 45 00 0 00 TOTALS 24 163 6.8 1 45 00 0 00

Career High: 45 yards at Duke (2006)

• Enters the season as the Tar Heels’ most experienced tailback with just 24 career car- ries, including seven last season • Has made the most of his limited time, averaging 6.8 yards per carry in his career.

2006 - Junior Season Played in all 12 games on special teams and as a backup tailback • Finished the season with seven carries for 77 yards and one touchdown • Accumulated more than half his season total rushing yards with a 45-yard touchdown run in the season finale at Duke • It was his first career touchdown • Had a season-high three carries for 24 yards vs. Vir- ginia Tech.

2005 - Sophomore Season Played in nine games as a tailback and on special teams • Rushed 17 times for 86 yards,

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At Carolina • Moved back to defensive end this spring after playing at linebacker in 2006. Played in six games primarily on special teams and as a reserve tight end in 2006 • Had a seven-yard reception against Virginia Tech in 2006 • Played in seven games as a re- 2006 - Sophomore Season serve tight end in 2005 • Joined the team as a walk-on in 2003 • Set the UNC record in Played in five games primarily on special teams and as a reserve linebacker • Registered the vertical jump (34.5”) by a tight end. nine tackles on the season • Had a season-high five tackles at Clemson.

Clinton High School 2005 - Freshman Season Played for coach Bob Lewis at Clinton High School • Was a starter on offense and de- Played in eight games as a defensive lineman, primarily used as a pass rush specialist • fense for three years • Earned all-conference honors and all-region honors three times • Had two tackles on the season • Had a 5-yard sack against Wisconsin • Posted one Played in two state championship games and helped Clinton win the state title in 2002 • tackle vs. Maryland. Had 438 career tackles and 16 touchdowns • Played basketball for four years and was the team captain and team MVP as a senior • Averaged over 15 points per game • Fa- Norland High School vorite TV show is American Idol • Enjoys saltwater fishing • Says the words to describe Three-year starter who helped lead Norland to the state title as a sophomore • Ranked him are “determined and motivated” • Favorite athlete is Jeremy Shockey • Favorite NFL among the top 100 players in Florida by Rivals.com • Ranked among the top 75 outside team is Miami. linebackers in the country by Rivals.com • Ranked by the Miami Herald as one of the top 25 Miami-Dade prospects • All-Dade County • Participated in the Dade-Broward County Personal All-Star Game • Third-team all-state selection • Made 93 tackles and nine sacks, broke His father, Terry, lettered on the UNC football team in 1974 • Son of Gail and Terry Wells up four passes, forced three fumbles, recovered two fumbles and intercepted a pass for a • Born Rockford Maynard Wells on January 1, 1985 • Management and society major. touchdown as a senior • Coached by Nigel Dunn.

ROCK WELLS’ CAREER STATISTICS Personal YEAR NO. YARDS AVG. TD LP Son of Deborah Dorsett and Monday Wilson • Born on September 5, 1986 • Manage- 2006 17 7.0 07 ment and society major.

GARRETT WHITE’S CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS PBU INT FF FR 2005 202 1.0-5 1.0-5 100 0 2006 909 0-0 0-0 000 0 TOTALS 202 1.0-5 1.0-5 100 0

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 dur- ing his last two seasons • Was academic all-conference all three years • Coached by An- thony Barbour in 2003 and 2004 and Ron Pendergrass in 2005 • Son of Don and Lou White • Born January 17, 1988 • Enrolled in the General College.

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Personal Son of Danine Landor and Curtis Dowdy • Born November 21, 1987 • Enrolled in the General College.

• Competed for the starting tailback job in the spring • Battled a sprained ankle near the end of spring camp and played sparingly in the spring game • Had offseason ankle sur- gery, but should be ready for fall training camp.

• Has come a long way since joining the team as a walk-on in 2004 • Should contend Asheville High School for a starting spot at cornerback • Also could be a factor in the return game • Gained Ranked the nation’s No. 11 all-purpose back by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 10 some notoriety among ob- player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer and SuperPrep • Started just two servers for his ability to seasons at tailback and rushed for 5,133 yards to break a 63-year-old school record block kicks at practice, but previously held by legendary Carolina back Charlie “Choo-Choo” Justice • Member of has yet to do so in a game. North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Rushed for 55 yards despite an injured ankle in Asheville’s 13-10 victory over Western Alamance in the 2005 3-A state championship 2006 - Junior Season game • Asheville completed the season 15-0 to win its first state title since 1922 • Played 12 games on spe- Rushed for 1,855 yards on 207 carries and scored 31 touchdowns as a senior • Also cial teams and had three had 10 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown • Rushed for 2,200 yards and 39 touch- tackles • Also returned four downs as a junior • Named the Asheville Citizen-Times All-Western North Carolina kickoffs for 85 yards, in- Player of the Year • Coached by Danny Wilkins. cluding a long of 26 at Vir- ginia. Personal Son of Belinda White • Born February 3, 1988 • Enrolled in the General College. Hopewell High School Coached by Mike Bradley • Two-time all-conference performer.

Personal Born Kendric Lemar Williams on October 14, 1986 • Son of Kenneth and Stephanie Williams • • Enjoys playing baseball and video games • Fa- vorite video game is Mad- den NFL 2005 • Pretended to be Marshall Faulk as a kid • Psychology major.

CB • Kendric Williams • Promising young player who moved from wide receiver to safety this spring and ap- pears to have a bright future on defense • Enters the fall listed as the backup at free safety.

White Oak High School SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 4 skill athlete in the country by SuperPrep • Was named the defensive MVP for the North Carolina team in the Shrine Bowl • Recorded six tackles in the 28-24 victory • Ranked the No. 2 player in North Carolina and the No. 12 safety in the nation by Scout.com • Considered the No. 4 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranks as the No. 8 player in North Carolina and the No. 25 athlete in the country by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 8 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • As a senior, caught 29 passes for 299 yards on offense and averaged eight tackles per game and intercepted seven passes on defense • As a junior, had 400 yards receiving, 250 yards rushing and 200 yards passing • Caught 16 passes and scored on 11 of those • Coached by Bob Blick • Also plays basketball and runs track • Attended the same high school as former North Carolina standout Quincy Monk.

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• Found a home at defensive end in 2006 after playing tight end and fullback during his • Made significant strides in the spring and emerged as a candidate to earn the starting redshirt freshman season in 2005 • Enters the season as the co-starter at right end. quarterback duties • Started the spring game and was 10 of 15 for 163 yards and threw three touchdowns • Has only played two seasons of competitive football, including last 2006 - Freshman Season season’s redshirt year at UNC. 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 Pope High School • Posted three solo stops against Georgia Tech • Had his best game of the season with Completed 160 of 289 passes (57 percent) for 2,305 yards and 17 touchdowns as a four tackles (two primary, two assists) and a 6-yard sack of Brady Quinn in the loss at senior, his only year on the football team • Also rushed for 292 yards and seven scores • Notre Dame • Posted two tackles against Wake Forest • Had two tackles, including one Also punted 34 times for 1,237 yards (36.8 avg.) with a long of 68 • Named first-team solo stop and one assist • Plays primarily in pass rush situations • Had one tackle, a 2- all-region and the Cobb County Touchdown Club Offensive Player of the Year • Earned yard sack, against Clemson • Posted one tackle against Furman • Had one tackle Atlanta Metro First-Team All-Area honors • Ranked the No. 60 player in Georgia by Su- against Virginia Tech • Saw his first career action against Rutgers at defensive end and perPrep • Coached by Bob Swank • Also played basketball and averaged 18 points, six had a 3-yard tackle for loss. rebounds and six assists at small forward.

Brunswick High School Personal Ranked the No. 26 player in Virginia by The Roanoke Times • Ranked among the top 35 Son of Carol and John Yates • Born May 28, 1987 • Business major. 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 receiver and defensive back • First- team all-region wide receiver, second-team all-region defensive back • All-state selection at wide receiver • Averaged 32.1 yards per reception and caught six touchdown passes in 2004 • Also played some run- ning back and quarterback • Rushed for four touchdowns and averaged 7.5 yards per carry • Threw for two touchdowns at quarterback • Averaged 7.7 tackles per game while playing defensive back, linebacker and free safety as a senior • All-state performer in 300-meter hur- dles • Played forward on the state champion basketball team • Has a 4.2 GPA • Coached by Harold Williams.

Personal Son of Helen and Earl Wil- son, Sr. • Born on Octo- ber 28, 1987 • Exercise and sports science major.

DE • E.J. Wilson

E.J. WILSON’S CAREER STATISTICS Year Pri A Total TFL SACKS INT PBU FF FR 2006 9 10 19 3.0-13 2.0-10 0000

Career High: 4 tackles at Notre Dame

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2007 NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNEES Breaking Down The Class Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown High School/Previous Marvin Austin DL 6-3 295 Washington, D.C. Ballou By State Charles Brown DB 5-10 190 Maple Heights, Ohio Maple Heights North Carolina 9 Terrence Brown* P 6-3 190 Fresno, Calif. Fresno City College Florida 2 Kevin Bryant OL 6-7 375 Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Anderson Ohio 2 Bruce Carter# LB 6-3 210 Havelock, N.C. Havelock Pennsylvania 2 Mike Dykes OL 6-4 275 Pittsburgh, Pa. Woodland Hills Tennessee 2 Linwan Euwell LB 6-2 210 Pinetops, N.C. Southwest Edgecombe Washington, D.C. 2 LaCount Fantroy# DB 5-11 175 Washington, D.C. Ballou/Milford Academy Arkansas 1 Carl Gaskins OL 6-5 245 Melbourne, Fla. Palm Bay California 1 Brian Gupton ATH 6-3 190 Nashville, Tenn. Pearl-Cohn Georgia 1 Cam Holland OL 6-2 275 Pittsburgh, Pa. Perry Traditional Acad. New Jersey 1 Ryan Houston RB 6-2 245 Matthews, N.C. Butler New York 1 Dwight Jones WR 6-5 210 Burlington, N.C. Cummings Greg Little WR 6-3 210 Durham, N.C. Hillside By Position Rashad Mason WR 6-5 210 Nashville, Tenn. Pearl-Cohn Defensive Back 4 Matt Merletti ATH 5-11 185 Cleveland, Ohio St. Ignatius Offensive Line 4 Mike Paulus QB 6-5 220 Syracuse, N.Y. Christian Brothers Acad. Linebacker 3 Zack Pianalto# HB 6-4 215 Springdale, Ark. Springdale Athlete 3 Tydreke Powell DL 6-3 290 Ahoskie, N.C. Hertford County Wide Receiver 3 Devon Ramsay ATH 6-2 240 Red Bank, N.J. Lawrenceville Prep Defensive Line 2 Da’Norris Searcy DB 6-0 200 Decatur, Ga. Towers Punter/Place-kicker 2 Jonathan Smith DB 6-2 185 Durham, N.C. Hillside Running Back 1 Quan Sturdivant# LB 6-2 225 Oakboro, N.C. West Stanly H-Back 1 Jay Wooten PK/P 6-3 180 Laurinburg, N.C. Scotland County Quarterback 1 #Enrolled in January 2007 *Junior college transfer, has two years of eligibility remaining.

MARVINAUSTIN TERRENCEBROWN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN, 6-3, 295 PUNTER, 6-3, 190, JUNIOR WASHINGTON,D.C.(BALLOU) FRESNO,CALIF.(FRESNOCITYCOLLEGE) SuperPrep All-America • Parade All-America • Selected to Averaged 39 yards per punt in each of his two seasons at play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl • Ranked the No. 1 Fresno City College • Pitched for the Fresno City baseball defensive tackle in the country and the No. 7 overall player in team • Was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 2005 the nation by Rivals • Defensive Player of the Year according draft • Three-year letterwinner at Bullard High School in to recruiting analyst Tom Lemming • Considered the No. 1 de- Fresno • Earned all-section, all-conference and all-league fensive tackle in the country by PrepStar • Ranked the No. 2 honors • Son of Jobi and Terry Brown • Born April 24, 1987. defensive lineman in the country by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 1 player in the Mid-Atlantic by SuperPrep • Earned all- metro honors from The Washington Post • Transferred from Coolidge High School to Bal- lou for his senior season and led team to the DC I-AA championship • Had 85 tackles, KEVIN BRYANT including 14 for losses and 17 sacks, as a senior • Had 26 tackles for losses and 29 OFFENSIVE LINEMAN, 6-7, 375 sacks during final two season in high school • Coached by Moses Ware • Son of Donna LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLA. (ANDERSON) Johnson • Born Jan. 1, 1989. Ranked the No. 27 offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com • Member of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming’s All- CHARLESBROWN Southeast Team • Ranked the No. 34 player in Florida by Su- DEFENSIVE BACK, 5-10, 190 perPrep • Called the “biggest and “strongest Division 1-A MAPLE HEIGHTS, OHIO (MAPLE HEIGHTS) recruit in Florida” by SuperPrep • Had 56 pancake blocked Caught 37 passes for 985 yards and 12 touchdowns as a sen- and did not allow a sack all season for Anderson High School, ior • Versatile player who also saw time at running back, cor- which went 9-3 his season season • Graded out over 80 per- nerback and safety and returned kicks and punts • Played at cent as a senior on the offensive line • Earned first-team all- the same high school as UNC tight end Richard Quinn • state honors in class 6A • Started on both sides of the ball for Hallandale High School as Maple Heights finished 9-2 and ranked among the top 10 in a junior • Coached by Mark James. Division II in Ohio • Caught five passes for 130 yards in the first half against state runner-up Mentor High School before an injury forced him to miss the second half • Coached by Jeff Rotsky • Son of Lisa and Charles Brown Sr. • Born Feb. 7, 1989.

72 2007 Newcomers North Carolina Tar Heels MIKEDYKES RYAN HOUSTON OFFENSIVE LINEMAN, 6-4, 275 RUNNING BACK, 6-2, 245 PITTSBURGH,PA.(WOODLANDHILLS) MATTHEWS, N.C. (BUTLER) Ranked among the top 30 players in Pennsylvania by Super- SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 7 player in North Prep • Ranked the No. 62 offensive lineman in the country by Carolina and the No. 21 running back in the country by Rivals Scout.com • Named second-team AP all-state honors in the 4A • Considered the No. 9 player in North Carolina by Super- classification • Named first-team all-conference by the Pitts- Prep • Ranked the No. 20 running back in the country by burgh Post-Gazette • Named to the Tribune East Fab 22 • Se- Scout.com • Member of Tom Lemming’s All-America team • lected to play in the East-West all-star game • Helped lead Member of the Rivals250 all-star team • Member of North team to a 10-3 record as a junior and also had 25 tackles as a Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Named to the East-Meets-West defensive lineman • Coached by George Novak • Three-sport National All-Star Game • Rushed 377 times as a senior for star who also plays basketball and track • Son of Sharon Dykes • Born May 10, 1989. 2,219 yards and 32 touchdowns • Became the all-time leading rusher and touchdown maker in Mecklenburg County, which includes the city of Charlotte • As a junior, rushed LINWANEUWELL for 1,910 yards and 34 touchdowns as Butler went 10-3 • Earned all-area honors as a LINEBACKER, 6-2, 210 junior and senior • Averaged more than seven yards per carry in his career • Coached PINETOPS, N.C. (SOUTHWEST EDGECOMBE) by Mike Newsome • Averaged 17 points and 11 rebounds as a forward on the basket- Pronounced LYNN-wan YULE • Ranked the No. 20 player in ball team • Son of Kim Singleton and Anthony Houston • Born July 23, 1989. North Carolina by SuperPrep • Member of recruiting analyst DWIGHTJONES Tom Lemming’s All-Southeast Team • Ranked among the top 30 weakside defensive ends in the country by Rivals • Earned WIDE RECEIVER, 6-5, 210 area defensive player of the year honors • Had 78 tackles, 11 BURLINGTON,N.C.(CUMMINGS) sacks and 26 tackles for losses as a senior • Led a defense that SuperPrep All-America • Parade AllAmerica • Considered the No. 1 player in North limited opponents to 10.5 points and 193.8 total yards • Two- Carolina and the No. 4 wide receiver in the country by Rivals • Considered the No. 22 time first-team all-conference • Recorded 98 tackles, 27 tackles player in the country regardless of position by Rivals • Ranked the No. 1 player in North for losses and 12 sacks as a junior • Named Defensive Player of the Year by the Rocky Carolina and the No. 11 wide receiver in the country by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 3 Mount Telegram and Wilson Daily News • Coached by Raymond Cobb • Son of Eliza- wide receiver in the country by PrepStar • Member of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming’s beth and Linwood Euwell • Born July 1, 1989. All-America team • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Four-year starter at Cummings, four-time all-conference selection and three-time all-area selection • Also CARLGASKINS played defensive back his first two seasons • Had 112 receptions, 2,315 yards and 20 OFFENSIVE LINEMAN • 6-6, 280 TDs over the last two seasons, including 67 for 1,396 yards and 12 TDs as a senior to MELBOURNE,FLA.(PALMBAY) help his team to the state 2-A title • Caught 45 passes for 919 yards and eight touch- Ranked among the top 100 prospects in Florida by the Orland downs as a junior • Had nine interceptions as a freshman • Coached by Steve Johnson • Sentinel • Earned first-team all-state honors in the 5A classifi- Also plays basketball and has led Cummings to two state titles • Son of Deborah and cation by the Florida Sportswriters Association • Also named Dwight Jones, Sr. • Born Jan. 1, 1989. first-team All-Space Coast • Played in Florida’s North-South GREGLITTLE All-Star Game • Also played in the Central Florida All-Star Game • Coached by Dan Burke • Son of Carl Gaskins Sr. • WIDE RECEIVER, 6-3, 210 Born July 13, 1989. DURHAM,N.C.(HILLSIDE) SuperPrep All-America • USA Today All-America selection • BRIANGUPTON Ranked the No. 2 player in the state of North Carolina and the ATHLETE, 6-3, 190 No. 6 athlete in the country by SuperPrep • Member of Tom NASHVILLE,TENN.(PEARL-COHN) Lemming’s All-America team • Has been hailed by most re- Helped lead Pearl-Cohn High School to a 10-4 record and the cruiting analysts as “the most versatile player in the country” • semifinals of the state playoffs • Had 478 yards receiving and Excelled at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, line- three touchdowns • Averaged 31.9 yards per reception as a backer, safety and cornerback while helping Hillside to a 10-3 senior • Picked off four passes on the defensive side of the ball finish • As a senior, had 55 catches for 969 yards and nine • Teammate of Rashad Mason • Coached by Tony Brunetti • touchdowns as a receiver, 800 yards on 140 carries and 14 touchdowns as a running Also runs track • Son of Toni and John Gupton-Knight • Born back and four interceptions on defense • Returned one interception for a touchdown • April 18, 1988. Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in North Carolina • All-conference selection • Coached by Ray Harrison • Also competed in basketball and track and field • Son of CAMHOLLAND Gail and Gregory Little • Born May 30, 1989. OFFENSIVE LINEMAN, 6-3, 290 RASHADMASON PITTSBURGH,PA. WIDE RECEIVER, 6-5, 210 (PERRYTRADITIONALACADEMY) NASHVILLE,TENN.(PEARL-COHN) Ranked among the top 30 players in Pennsylvania by Super- SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 6 wide receiver in Prep • Ranked the No. 79 offensive lineman in the country by the country by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 2 player in Scout.com • Named first-team 3A all-state by the Associated Tennessee by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 14 wide receiver in Press • Named Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33” team • the country by Scout.com and the No. 18 wide receiver by Ri- First-team all-city honors as a senior • Earned All-WPIAL hon- vals • Considered the No. 4 prospect in Tennessee by Rivals • ors as a junior • Helped lead team to an 11-2 record and a Member of the Rivals250 all-star team • Finished his senior city-league title • Had 47 pancake blocks as a senior • season with 26 catches for 610 yards and 13 touchdowns as Coached by Bill Gallagher • Also participates in track and field • Son of Turley and Pearl-Cohn High School went 10-4 and advanced to the semi- Leroy Holland • Born March 26, 1989. finals of the state playoffs • Earned all-region, all-mid state and all-state honors as a sen- ior • Missed his junior season due to injuries from a car accident • Is a childhood friend of UNC basketball player Brandan Wright • Teammate of Brian Gupton • Coached by Tony Brunetti • Son of Mailena Benson • Born January 25, 1989.

73 2007 Newcomers North Carolina Tar Heels MATT MERLETTI DA’NORRIS SEARCY ATHLETE, 5-11, 185 DEFENSIVE BACK, 6-0, 200 CLEVELAND, OHIO (ST. IGNATIUS) DECATUR, GA. (TOWERS) Played running back, receiver and defensive back at St. Ig- Pronounced SIR-cee • Two way standout at both defensive natius • Rushed for 1,113 yards, averaged 5.6 yards per back and running back at Towers High School • Ranked the carry and scored 12 touchdowns before suffering a toe injury No. 17 player in Georgia by SuperPrep • Recorded 71 tack- late in the season • Team won its first six games before Merletti les, including 21 solo stops, eight tackles for losses and three injured his toe • Averaged 10.6 yards on 16 receptions and sacks, as a senior • Rushed for 1,607 yards and 16 touch- made three interceptions • Named first-team All-Northeast downs as a senior • Had 707 rushing yards and seven touch- Lakes district • Also competes in track • Was a ball boy for the downs as a junior • Posted 41 tackles, 18 primary hits and 12 Cleveland Browns when Butch Davis was Cleveland’s head tackles for losses in seven games as a junior • Coached by coach • Son of Patricia and Lew Merletti, the Browns chief administrative officer • Phillip Noble • Son of Tracy and Donald Searcy • Born Nov. 16, 1988. Coached by Chuck Kyle • Born July 18, 1988. JONATHAN SMITH MIKEPAULUS DEFENSIVE BACK, 6-2, 195 QUARTERBACK, 6-5, 220 DURHAM,N.C.(HILLSIDE) SYRACUSE, N.Y. Considered among the top 25 players in North Carolina by (CHRISTIANBROTHERSACADEMY) SuperPrep • Collected 216 career tackles, 19 sacks and seven SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 1 player in New interceptions • Posted 118 tackles with seven sacks and 11 York by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 4 pro-style quarterback tackles for losses as a senior • Made four interceptions, return- in the country by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 7 quarter- ing two for touchdowns • Earned all-state honors as a senior • back in the country by PrepStar • Named the New York state Had 97 tackles, 11 tackles for losses and four sacks as a junior Gatorade Player of the Year • Member of Tom Lemming’s All- • Ranked the No. 33 weakside linebacker in the country by America team • Ranked the No. 10 quarterback in the country Scout.com • Coached by Ray Harrison • Son of Princess Smith by Scout.com • Considered the No. 15 quarterback in the • Born Sept. 28, 1989. country by SuperPrep • Completed 58 percent of his passes for 2,304 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior • Led team to an 11-1 record as a junior, falling in the state JAY WOOTEN semifinals • Completed 131 of 234 attempts for 2,084 yards and 23 touchdowns and PLACE-KICKER, 6-3, 175 nine interceptions • Earned third-team all-state honors as a junior • Coached by Joe LAURINBURG,N.C.(SCOTLANDCOUNTY) Casamente • His brother, Greg, plays point guard for Duke’s basketball team • Brothers Has the ability to kickoff, punt and kick field goals • Ranked David, Matt and Danny played football at Georgetown where his other brother, Chris, is the No. 6 kicker in the country by Rivals • Ranked the No. 17 a linebacker • Son of Denise and David Paulus • Born October 12, 1988. place-kicker in the country by Scout.com • Ranked among the top 35 players in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Member of TYDREKEPOWELL recruiting analyst Tom Lemming’s All-Southeast Team • Four- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN, 6-3, 290 year starter • Averaged 38 yards per punts and converted 7 AHOSKIE,N.C.(HERTFORDCOUNTY) of 14 field goals and 40 of 44 extra-point attempts as a senior Pronounced TIE-dreek • SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Earned all- No. 3 player in North Carolina and the No. 10 defensive state honors • Made 8 of 13 FG attempts, including a 48-yarder, as a junior • Nearly 75 tackle in the country by Scout.com • Considered the No. 6 percent of his kickoffs went for touchbacks • Made four game-winning field goals as a player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Member of recruiting junior • Coached by Mark Barnes • Son of Jerry and Jim Wooten • Born April 5, 1988. 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 Wat- ford • Also played basketball • Son of Rita Powell • Born June 14, 1988. DEVON RAMSAY ATHLETE, 6-2, 240 REDBANK,N.J.(LAWRENCEVILLEPREP) Pronounced DEV-in, rhymes with Kevin • Ranked the No. 6 fullback by Rivals • Rushed for 1,078 yards and 16 touch- downs as a senior • Trenton-Times all-area team member • Posed 42 tackles, six sacks and an interception on defense • Lawrenceville Prep won its final four regular season games and finished with an overall record of 5-4 • Coached by Ken Mills • Son of Sharon Lee and Devon Ramsay • Born December 8, 1988.

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