Deunta Williams Class: Sophomore Hometown: Jacksonville, N.C. High School: White Oak Height / Weight: 6-2 / 205 Position: Safety

• ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year by The Associated Press & The Sporting News
• First-Team Freshman All-America by the Football Writers Association of America and Rivals.com
• Honorable-mention Freshman All-America by Scout.com
• The Sporting News First-Team All-ACC Freshman

2007: Switched from wide receiver to safety in the fall, prior to the start of the season • Started all 12 games and ranked fifth on the team with 59 tackles • Led the team with three interceptions for 84 yards and broke up two passes • Posted two tackles in the win over Duke • Had five tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble and one pass breakup at Georgia Tech • Had six tackles at NC State • Had one tackle in the win over Maryland • Posted four tackles at Wake Forest, but was sidelined for part of the game with a hip flexor • Had three tackles vs. South Carolina • Had an outstanding game vs. Miami with seven tackles, a tackle for loss and an interception • Matched his career high with nine tackles at Virginia Tech • Also picked off a pass against the Hokies and returned it 39 yards • Posted a career-high nine tackles at No. 23 USF • Had seven tackles, including four solo stops and three assists, vs. Virginia • Made one tackle in the loss at ECU • One of 21 freshmen to see action in the Tar Heels' 37-14 victory over James Madison • Picked off a pass that was tipped by teammate Chase Rice and returned it 45 yards to the JMU 12-yard line, which led to a field goal • Also had three tackles.

White Oak High School
SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 4 skill athlete in the country by SuperPrep • Was named the defensive MVP for the North Carolina team in the Shrine Bowl • Recorded six tackles in the 28-24 victory • Ranked the No 2 player in North Carolina and the No. 12 safety in the nation by Scout.com • Considered the No. 4 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranks as the No. 8 player in North Carolina and the No. 25 athlete in the country by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 8 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • As a senior, caught 29 passes for 299 yards on offense and averaged eight tackles per game and intercepted seven passes on defense • As a junior, had 400 yards receiving, 250 yards rushing and 200 yards passing • Caught 16 passes and scored on 11 of those • Coached by Bob Blick • Also plays basketball and runs track • Attended the same high school as former North Carolina standout Quincy Monk.

Personal
Son of Danine Landor and Curtis Dowdy • Born November 21, 1987 • Enrolled in the General College.