Jordan Hemby Class: Senior Hometown: Morganton, N.C. High School: Freedom Height / Weight: 5-10 / 185 Position: Cornerback

Started 13 games in 2008 after battling injuries the previous two seasons • Has outstanding speed • Enters the fall as the co-starter at cornerback.

2008: Had 49 tackles, three tackles for losses, three pass breakups and a team-high three fumbles forced • Posted four tackles and forced a fumble against West Virginia in the Meineke Car Care Bowl • Recorded three tackles and broke up a pass against Duke • Had one tackle against NC State • Posted a career-high eight tackles and forced a fumble at Maryland • Had six tackles in the 28-7 win over No. 22 Georgia Tech • Posted three tackles in the 45-24 win over No. 23 Boston College • Had four tackles, including two tackles for losses, at Virginia • Had six tackles and forced a fumble in the win over Notre Dame • Forced a fumble on Notre Dame's final offensive play, which Carolina recovered to seal the victory • Posted two tackles and broke up a pass in Carolina's 38-12 win over No. 24 Connecticut • Had a career-high seven tackles in a 28-24 win at Miami, including six solo stops • Recorded one tackle vs. Virginia Tech • Had two tackles in the win at Rutgers • Played well in his first career start vs. McNeese State • Posted two tackles, one tackle for loss and broke up a pass.

Previously at Carolina:Played on special teams in 2007 • Played in three games in 2006 before tearing the ACL in his left knee at Clemson and missing the remainder of the season • Has six career tackles.

2006 - Freshman Season
Played in three games before tearing the ACL in his left knee at Clemson and missing the remainder of the season • Saw action against Virginia Tech, Furman and Clemson • Had five tackles against the Tigers, including three primary stops and two assists.

Freedom High School
Considered the best defensive back in North Carolina • Did not play cornerback full-time until his senior year • Ranked the No. 18 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 23 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Led Freedom to an 8-3 record as a senior with seven interceptions • Also returned kicks and rushed for 750 yards • Coached by Tim McMahon • Played at the same high school as former Tar Heel tailback Leon Johnson.

Personal
Son of Jas and Irene Hemby • Born on July 21, 1987 • Communications major • Nickname is "Cookie Monster" • Favorite TV show is "Martin" • Prays before every game • Wears No. 23 because of Michael Jordan • Favorite website is livemixtapes.com • Would like to visit Tokyo, Japan.