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Walked on to the North Carolina basketball team following the football season • Scheduled to participate in spring football workouts. 2007: Versatile rookie played in all 12 games • Ran for 300 yards and two scores on 59 carries and had 13 catches for 99 yards and a receiving TD • Averaged 5.1 yards per game, a team-best for tailbacks • Moved from receiver to tailback for the final two games and rushed for 247 yards • Also averaged 13.2 yards on 11 kickoff returns • Starting his second straight game at tailback, carried 26 times for a career-best 158 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime against Duke • Also caught two passes for 11 yards vs. the Blue Devils and was named one of UNC's offensive players of the week by the coaches • Started at tailback for the first time at Georgia Tech and ran for 89 yards on 24 carries • Also caught three passes for 13 yards for 102 yards from scrimmage • Had three catches for 22 yards and returned two kickoffs 30 yards at NC State • Carried twice for seven yards vs. Maryland • Ran for 12 yards and had a 22-yard kickoff return at Wake Forest • Broke out with 79 total yards (50 rec., 29 rush) against South Carolina • Scored first career TD on an 18-yard reception • Lined up under center and ran the ball four times vs. the Gamecocks • Also caught four passes, including a long of 22 yards • Had a 9-yard rush in the win over Miami • Caught one pass for three yards vs. JMU. High School: SuperPrep All-America • USA Today All-America selection • Ranked the No. 2 player in the state of North Carolina and the No. 6 athlete in the country by SuperPrep • Member of Tom Lemming's All-America team • Has been hailed by most recruiting analysts as the most versatile player in the country• Excelled at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, linebacker, safety and cornerback while helping Hillside to a 10-3 finish • As a senior, had 55 catches for 969 yards and nine touchdowns as a receiver, 800 yards on 140 carries and 14 touchdowns as a running back and four interceptions on defense • Returned one interception for a touchdown • 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 Gail and Gregory Little • Born May 30, 1989. |
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