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Tall, physical defensive end who played well during his rookie season in 2008 • Will compete for playing time at both end positions. 2008:Played well during his rookie season with nine tackles, three tackles for losses and 2.5 sacks • Played in 11 games, including the Meineke Car Care Bowl • Had one tackle vs. West Virginia in the bowl game • Posted one tackle against NC State • Recorded three tackles, a sack and 1.5 tackles for losses at Maryland • Had his best game in the 28-7 win over No. 22 Georgia Tech with two tackles, a sack and two quarterback hurries • Played in his first college game at Rutgers • Posted two tackles and assisted on a sack vs. the Scarlet Knights. High School:Considered the No. 23 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 12 player in Tennessee by Rivals.com • Rated the No. 35 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com • Ranked the No. 13 player in Tennessee by SuperPrep • Childhood friend of UNC teammates Brian Gupton and Rashad Mason • Rated among the top 50 defensive ends in the country by Scout.com • Posted 60 tackles, including 12 tackles for losses and five sacks as a senior • Had 19 receptions for 29 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior • Was a Class 5A Mr. Football Lineman finalist as a senior • Earned all-state, all-area and all-district honors after collecting 36 tackles including 13 sacks and 12 tackles for a loss as a junior • Also played tight end for Antioch, where he was mostly used as a blocker • Coached by Mike Woodward • Was an all-state performer for the basketball team as a junior. Personal |
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