Chase Rice Class: Senior Hometown: Asheville, N.C. High School: Reynolds Height / Weight: 6-3 / 230 Position: Linebacker

Is expected to slowly work his way back into spring practice after undergoing surgery following the James Madison game to repair a tendon his left ankle.

2007: Began the season as the starting outside linebacker, but injured his left ankle in the season opener vs. James Madison and was lost for the rest of the year • Had one tackle and broke up a pass that led to an interception in his only contest.

2006 - Sophomore Season
Played in all 12 games and started three (Rutgers, Miami & Virginia) • Posted one tackle against NC State • Recorded his first career interception and sack against Georgia Tech • Picked off a pass that was tipped by teammate Jermaine Strong • Also had two tackles against the Yellow Jackets • Had a solid effort in the loss at Notre Dame with seven total tackles, including two primary stops and five assists • Made two tackles, one primary and one assist, against Wake Forest • Had five tackles against Virginia • Posted two tackles against Miami • Saw extensive action at Clemson and had five tackles, including four solo hits and one assist • Also had his first career tackle for loss of two yards against the Tigers • Played in a reserve role against Furman and Virginia Tech • Made his first career start against Rutgers at linebacker • Finished third on the team with seven tackles against the Scarlet Knights.

2005 - Freshman Season
Played in all 11 games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker • Made four tackles • Had stops against Georgia Tech, NC State, Utah and Miami • Redshirted in 2004.

Reynolds High School
Ranked among the top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl Team • Made 159 tackles, three sacks and an interception as a senior • Helped lead his team to a 14-1 record as a junior • Registered 123 tackles, six tackles for losses and three interceptions as a junior • Coached by Steve McCurry.

Personal
His brother, Chad, played football at Duke • Son of Daniel and Connie Rice • Enjoys hunting, wakeboarding and riding motorcycles • Selected No. 44 because he always liked linebackers with that number • Says the best thing about being a football player at North Carolina is "the friendships with the other players" • Born on September 19, 1985 • Management and society major.