Aleric Mullins Class: Senior Hometown: Caruthersville, Mo. High School: East Wake Height / Weight: 6-3 / 295 Position: Defensive Tackle

Powerful defensive tackle who plays with good leverage • Will be in the rotation at tackle and could contend for a starting spot • Is listed as a senior and has one year of eligibility, but can earn back another year by meeting academic performance benchmarks.

2008: Played in all 13 games and had 12 tackles, two tackles for losses, one sack and two fumble recoveries • Rotated at defensive tackle with Cam Thomas and Marvin Austin • Recovered a fumble in the 28-20 win at Duke • Posted one tackle in the 28-7 win over No. 22 Georgia Tech • Had one tackle at Virginia • Hit Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen, forcing a fumble which he recovered to give Carolina the ball, in the win over the Irish • Also had two tackles, including a sack for seven yards, vs. Notre Dame • Was named one of the coaches' players of the game for his performance against the Irish • Recorded one tackle in Carolina's 38-12 win over No. 24 Connecticut • Had a solid performance at Miami with two tackles • Posted three tackles, including a 2-yard tackle for loss, in UNC's 44- 12 win at Rutgers • Had two tackles vs. McNeese State.

2007: Started five games, including the last four of the season against Maryland, NC State, Georgia Tech and Duke • Had two tackles in the win over Duke • Played his best game of the year against the Yellow Jackets with two tackles, an 8-yard sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one pass breakup • Had one tackle against the Wolfpack • Earned his first career start in the win over Maryland and recorded his first career sack • Matched his season-high with three tackles at Wake Forest • Registered one tackle and a quarterback hurry in the win vs. Miami • Had one tackle at Virginia Tech • Made his first career start at No. 23 USF and had two tackles • Assisted on one tackle vs. Virginia • Had two tackles in the loss at ECU • Was one of 10 players on the defensive line to see action in Carolina's 37-14 victory over James Madison • Posted three tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss • Second year in the program, but he did not play last season due after an NCAA ruling that allowed him to enroll at UNC and practice, but not play • He can regain a year of eligibility if he meets certain academic standards.

East Wake High School
SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 2 player in North Carolina and the No. 14 defensive lineman in the country by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 3 defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Earned all-conference honors four consecutive seasons • Named the conference player of the year • Led East Wake to an 8-3 record and into the second round of the North Carolina playoffs • Named East Wake MVP • Earned all-state honors as a sophomore • Posted 92 tackles, 9.5 sacks and 22 tackles for a loss to go along with four fumbles on defense • Also saw time at fullback and gained 106 yards and scored five touchdowns on 10 carries • 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 Stacey Mullins • Born April 4, 1986 • African-American studies major • Would most like to have dinner with Jay-Z, Dave Chappelle and Bill Clinton • Began playing football at the age of 15 • Would sing "If This World Were Mine" if he were a contestant on American Idol • Outside of professional football, he would choose to be a teacher and coach • Would most like to appear on the cover of XXL magazine.