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Outstanding young man who has battled back from brain surgery as a high school senior to become a starter on the defensive line for the Tar Heels • Looks to build on a standout freshman campaign. 2008:Named the ACC's Brian Piccolo Award winner as the league's most courageous player • Finished third in the voting for the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors • Became the starter in the second game of the season at Rutgers after Darrius Massenburg went down with a knee injury • Started 12 games and collected 34 tackles, 6.5 tackles for losses, two sacks and forced two fumbles • Had two tackles vs. West Virginia in the Meineke Car Care Bowl • Recorded three tackles, including an 8-yard sack, in the win at Duke • Had six tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss vs. NC State • Posted another solid outing with five tackles (all primary) at Maryland • Had his best game in the 28-7 win over No. 22 Georgia Tech • Registered a season-high six tackles, had one tackle for loss, one quarterback pressure and forced two fumbles against the Yellow Jackets • Posted one tackle and had a quarterback pressure in the 45-24 win over No. 23 Boston College • Recorded one tackle at Virginia • Had one tackle and broke up a pass in Carolina's win over Notre Dame • Posted three tackles, including one tackle for loss, in Carolina's 38-12 win over No. 24 Connecticut • Had three tackles, including two tackles for losses and his first career sack, vs. Virginia Tech • Also recorded two pressures against the Hokies • Made his first career start in the 44-12 victory at Rutgers • Posted three tackles and had a 3-yard tackle for loss against the Scarlet Knights. Ft. Dorchester High School: SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 7 player in South Carolina by SuperPrep • Member of South Carolina's Shrine Bowl team and the U.S. Army All-American Game • Member of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming's All-America team • Ranked the No. 3 player in South Carolina and the No. 18 strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com • Rated the No. 11 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com • Ranked the No. 19 defensive end in the country by Scout.com • Member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100 • Senior season was shortened after undergoing brain surgery for a benign tumor • Made a full recovery and will be able to resume his football career • Had 54 tackles and five sacks, 10 TFL and 21 quarterback hurries before the surgery • Coached by Steve LaPrad • Two-time defending state heavyweight champion. Personal |
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