{"id":985,"date":"2011-02-02T15:02:51","date_gmt":"2011-02-02T20:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/capitalsports.us\/?p=985"},"modified":"2011-02-03T11:18:08","modified_gmt":"2011-02-03T16:18:08","slug":"heels-land-strong-football-class-especially-after-a-tough-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capitalsportsnc.com\/?p=985","title":{"rendered":"Heels land strong football class, especially after a tough year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Given all that happened in 2010 to North Carolina’s football program, you have to hand it to the Tar Heels for landing an impressive class. This group is particularly strong on the defensive side, especially after five-star defensive end Delvon Simmons of McKeesport, Pa., announced for Carolina Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The Tar Heels got two five-stars – Simmons and offensive lineman Kiaro Holts of Indiana – and five more players who earned four stars, according to Scout.com. Overall, the Tar Heels continue to pile up top linebackers and defensive linemen. It’s interesting to note that what had been a weakness in the program – linebacker – under John Bunting has quickly become a signature part of the Carolina defense.<\/p>\n

UNC moved to add depth to the running back position when it took junior college star Stephen Houston late. The Heels offered him late, according to reports, and he jumped at the opportunity. But it’s important to note that schools usually go the JuCo route when they can’t land their top targets at a position.<\/p>\n

2011 North Carolina Signees<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Name\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pos.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ht.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Wt.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hometown (High School)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tyler Alberts\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ATH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0235\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clemmons, N.C. (Forsyth Country Day)<\/p>\n

Devonte Brown\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0275\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fayetteville (Jack Britt)<\/p>\n

Alex Dixon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0180\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clearwater, Fla. (Countryside)<\/p>\n

Eric Ebron\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0225\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Greensboro, N.C. (Smith)<\/p>\n

Brandon Ellerbe\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0200\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Wadesboro, N.C. (Anson)<\/p>\n

Kiaro Holts\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0OL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0275\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central)<\/p>\n

Stephen Houston\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0FB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a05-11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0230\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Little Rock, Ark. (Lakota West (Ohio)\/<\/p>\n

Independence (Kan.) CC)<\/p>\n

Travis Hughes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0LB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0225\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Virginia Beach, Va. (Kempsville)<\/p>\n

Kameron Jackson\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0180\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Madison, Ala. (Madison Academy)<\/p>\n

Jarrod James\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0OL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0285\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Goldsboro,N.C. (Aycock)<\/p>\n

Romar Morris\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0ATH\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a05-10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0185\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Salisbury, N.C. (Salisbury)<\/p>\n

Norkeithus Otis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0LB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0215\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gastonia, N.C. (Ashbrook)<\/p>\n

Darien Rankin\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a05-11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0185\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Salisbury, N.C. (Salisbury)<\/p>\n

*Travis Riley\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0RB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0215\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Kannapolis, N.C. (A.L. Brown)<\/p>\n

Tim Scott\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0180\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fredericksburg, Va. (Colonial Forge)<\/p>\n

Delvon Simmons\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0265\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0McKeesport, Pa. (McKeesport)<\/p>\n

Sam Smiley\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0175\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jacksonville, Fla. (Raines)<\/p>\n

Miller Snyder\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0P\/PK\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0185\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Charlotte, N.C. (Myers Park)<\/p>\n

Jack Tabb\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0250\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Red Bank, N.J. (Red Bank Catholic)<\/p>\n

*T.J. Thorpe\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0WR\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0180\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Durham, N.C. (Jordan)<\/p>\n

*Landon Turner\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0OL\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0310\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Harrisonburg, Va. (Harrisonburg)<\/p>\n

Shawn Underwood\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0295\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fuquay-Varina, N.C. (Fuquay-Varina)<\/p>\n

Keeon Virgile\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0LB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0210\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0North Miami Beach, Fla.<\/p>\n

(North Miami Beach)<\/p>\n

*Marquise Williams\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0QB\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0215\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Charlotte, N.C. (Mallard Creek)<\/p>\n

*Sylvester Williams\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0DT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a06-3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0315\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Jefferson City, Mo.<\/p>\n

(Jefferson City\/Coffeyville (Kan.) CC)<\/p>\n

*Enrolled at North Carolina in January, 2011<\/p>\n

Tyler Alberts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Athlete, 6-7, 235<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clemmons, N.C. (Forsyth Country Day)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranked the No. 27 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com \u2022 Also played tight end \u2022\u00a0Considered the No. 36 defensive end in the country by ESPNU \u2022 Has only played one season of high school football \u2022 Finished his senior season with 32 receptions for 495 yards and seven touchdowns \u2022 Also had 47 tackles, including 15 sacks, two pass breakups and a blocked field goal \u2022 Was named to the All-Central Piedmont Football Conference and the NCISAA All-State teams, and was selected to theprivate school Shrine Bowl \u2022 An outstanding baseball and basketball player \u2022 Coached by Mark Moroz \u2022 Son of Brad and Ann Alberts \u2022 Born March 27, 1992.<\/p>\n

Devonte Brown<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defensive Lineman, 6-4, 275<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fayetteville, N.C., (Jack Britt)<\/strong><\/p>\n

SuperPrep All-America \u2022 Member of the Associated Press North Carolina All-State Team \u2022\u00a0Member of Tom Lemming\u2019s All-America Team \u2022\u00a0Considered the No. 19 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 9 overall prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com \u2022 Member of the Rivals250 team \u2022 ESPNU\u2019s No. 33 defensive tackle prospect \u2022 Ranked the No. 58 defensive tackle in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Considered the No. 40 defensive linemen in the nation by SuperPrep \u2022 Member of North Carolina\u2019s Shrine Bowl team \u2022 Honorable-mention member of the Orlando Sentinel\u2019s All-Southern Team \u2022 Posted 65 tackles as a senior as his team advanced to the second round of the highschool playoffs \u2022 Also had 14 tackles for losses and five sacks \u2022\u00a0Helped Jack Britt reach the state 4-AA finals as a junior when he made 25 tackles, five tackles for loss and a sack\u00a0\u2022 Originally from Queens, N.Y. \u2022 Coached by Richard Bailey \u2022 Son of Adrienne Brown \u2022 Born Jan. 5, 1993.<\/p>\n

Alex Dixon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defensive Back, 6-1, 180<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clearwater, Fla. (Countryside)<\/strong><\/p>\n

SuperPrep All-America \u2022 Considered the No. 29 safety in the country by Rivals.com \u2022\u00a0ESPNU\u2019s 31st<\/sup>-best cornerback \u2022 Rated the No. 29 prospect in Florida by SuperPrep \u2022 Helped lead Countryside to the third round of the 5-A playoffs \u2022 Earnedsecond team all-area honors as a senior \u2022 Intercepted five passes in 2009 \u2022\u00a0Ranked the No. 53 cornerback in the country by Scout.com \u2022\u00a0Considered the No. 35 defensive back in the nation by SuperPrep \u2022 Coached by Jared Davis \u2022 Son of Deonne Dixon \u2022 Born Oct. 25, 1992.<\/p>\n


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Eric Ebron<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tight End, 6-5, 225<\/strong><\/p>\n

Greensboro, N.C. (Smith)<\/strong><\/p>\n

SuperPrep All-America \u2022\u00a0Considered the No. 8 tight end in the nation by ESPNU \u2022 Ranked the No. 20 tight end in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Considered the No. 21 tight end in the country and the No. 17 overall prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com \u2022 Rated the No. 13 athlete in the nation by SuperPrep \u2022 Member of the Associated Press North Carolina All-State Team as a senior \u2022 Member of North Carolina\u2019s Shrine Bowl team \u2022 Played wide receiver for the North Carolina Shrine Bowl team \u2022 Made 28 catches for 682 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior \u2022 Also played defensive end and made 68 tackles and 13.5 sacks \u2022\u00a0Caught 24 passes for 408 yards (17-yard average) and four touchdowns as a junior \u2022 Coached by Rodney Brewington \u2022 Son of Eric Ebron Sr. and Gina Jackson \u2022 Born April 10, 1993.<\/p>\n

Brandon Ellerbe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defensive Back, 6-0, 200<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wadesboro, N.C. (Anson)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Member of North Carolina\u2019s Shrine Bowl team \u2022 Picked off a pass in the all-star game and returned it 44 yards for a touchdown \u2022 Ranked the No. 26 prospect in North Carolina by SuperPrep \u2022 Considered the No. 37 safety prospect in the nation by ESPNU \u2022\u00a0Ranked the No. 69 safety in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Played quarterback as a senior and\u00a0rushed for 1,000 yards, threw for 1,400 yards and accounted for 22 total touchdowns as a senior \u2022 Also intercepted four passes on defense and posted 41 tackles and nine pass breakups \u2022 Coached by Luke Hyatt \u2022 Son of Chris Ellerbe and Crystal McLendon \u2022 Born Dec. 18, 1992.<\/p>\n

Kiaro Holts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Offensive Lineman, 6-5, 275<\/strong><\/p>\n

Indianapolis, Ind. (Warren Central)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under-Armour All-America \u2022 SuperPrep All-America \u2022 Second-team USA Today High School All-America \u2022\u00a0Member of Tom Lemming\u2019s All-America Team \u2022\u00a0SuperPrep\u2019s No. 8 offensive lineman in the country and its top overall prospect in Indiana \u2022 Member of the Rivals250 team \u2022 Ranked the No. 17 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 2 overall prospect in Indiana by Rivals.com \u2022 Considered the No. 18 prospect in the countryregardless of position by Scout.com \u2022 Ranked the No. 3 offensive tackle in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Member of the ESPNU 150 and the Scout 300 \u2022 Considered the No. 8 offensive guard in the nation by ESPNU \u2022 One of 45 high school seniors to participate in the Team USA vs. The World\u00a0football game in Austin, Texas, Feb. 2 \u2022\u00a0Did not allow a sack as a senior \u2022 Explosive coming off the ball \u2022 Has good feet and moves well \u2022 Can play either tackle or guard \u2022 Coached by John Hart \u2022 Son of Robert Holts \u2022\u00a0Born Jan. 25, 1991.<\/p>\n

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Stephen Houston<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fullback, 5-11, 230<\/strong><\/p>\n

Little Rock, Ark. (Lakota West HS (Ohio)\/Independence (Kan.) CC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Junior college running back who redshirted at Independence CC and has three years of eligibility remaining \u2022 In his only season at Independence, he rushed for\u00a01,082 yards and five touchdowns on 165 carries \u2022 Played his junior year in Arkansas and transferred to Lakota West High School in Ohio for his senior season \u2022 Had 887 yards rushing with 11 TDs as a senior \u2022\u00a0Also an outstanding hurdler \u2022\u00a0Coached by Steve Carson at Independence \u2022 Son of Ronnie Deloney \u2022\u00a0Born Oct. 28, 1991.<\/p>\n

Travis Hughes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Linebacker, 6-2, 225<\/strong><\/p>\n

Virginia Beach, Va. (Kempsville)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under-Armour All-America \u2022 SuperPrep All-America \u2022 Ranked the No. 5 middle linebacker in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Member of the Rivals250 team \u2022 Rated the No. 9 inside linebacker and the No. 4 overall prospect in Virginia by Rivals.com \u2022 Four-star prospect by Scout and Rivals \u2022 Ranked the No. 8 linebacker by SuperPrep \u2022 Considered the No. 6 inside linebacker prospect by ESPNU and a member of the ESPNU 150 \u2022 Considered the No. 3 overall prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep \u2022 Member of the Orlando Sentinel\u2019s All-Southern Team \u2022\u00a0Member of Tom Lemming\u2019s All-America Team \u2022\u00a0Won the skills contest at the Under Armour All-America Game and tied for team-high honors in tackles \u2022 Selected to the Chesapeake Bowl, the Offense\/Defense All-Star game and the Virginia State All-Star Game \u2022 First-team all-region and first-team all-state \u2022 Also first-team at linebacker and running back in the Beach district \u2022 Three-time All-Beach selection \u2022 Played this summer in the Florida Gridiron Iron Kings All-Star Bash \u2022\u00a0Played both running back and linebacker at Kempsville \u2022 Posted 291 career tackles, including 25 tackles for losses and 20 sacks \u2022 Also had three interceptions and returned two for touchdowns, had eight pass breakups and 11 fumble recoveries \u2022\u00a0Carried 185 times for 1,227 yards and 20 touchdowns and was a first-team all-district pick as a senior \u2022 Set a Beach District record with 354 yards and sixtouchdowns on 24 carries in his final high school football game \u2022 All-Tidewater first-team selection \u2022 Rushed for 1,230 yards and 15 touchdowns as a junior and had 58 tackles, nine tackles for loss and two interceptions \u2022 Rushed for 3,804 career yards and had 47 touchdowns \u2022 Also had 18 catches for 156 yards and three touchdowns \u2022 Four-year starter \u2022\u00a0His brother, Trenton, is a defensive back at Maryland \u2022 Also competes on the track team in the 100m, 200m and sprint relay teams \u2022 Coached by Jamaine Paddyfoot \u2022 Helped conduct youth football camps during the summer \u2022 Mother is Gwedolyn Hughes; Father and stepmom are Tony and Celia Hughes \u2022 Has a brother, Trenton, and sisters Joi and Jade \u2022\u00a0\u00a0Father and grandfather were high school track and field athletes \u2022 Father also competed in track and field in college \u2022 Born Feb. 15, 1992.<\/p>\n

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Kameron Jackson<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defensive Back, 6-0, 180<\/strong><\/p>\n

Madison, Ala. (Madison Academy)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranked the No. 37 prospect in Alabama by Rivals.com \u2022 Caught 37 passes for 900 yards and four touchdowns as a junior and intercepted three passes \u2022 Originally from Wilmington, N.C. \u2022 Injured his knee as a high school senior \u2022 Coached by Eric Cohu \u2022 Son of Rodney and Tracey Jackson \u2022 Born July 2, 1993.<\/p>\n

Jarrod James<\/strong><\/p>\n

Offensive Lineman, 6-4, 285<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goldsboro, N.C. (Aycock)<\/strong><\/p>\n

SuperPrep All-America \u2022 Member of the Rivals250 team \u2022 Ranked the No. 8 offensive guard and the No. 7 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com \u2022 Considered the No. 22 offensive guard in the country by ESPNU \u2022 Ranked the No. 28 offensive guard in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Ranked the No. 35 offensive linemen in the country by SuperPrep \u2022\u00a0Member of Tom Lemming\u2019s All-America Team \u2022\u00a0Three-year starter \u2022 Member of North Carolina\u2019s Shrine Bowl team \u2022 Coached by Randy Pinkowski \u2022 Son of Elvin and Mary Kay James \u2022 His father, Elvin, is the head coach at Livingstone, a Division II school in Salisbury \u2022 Born Jan. 22, 1993.<\/p>\n

Romar Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

Athlete, 5-10, 185<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salisbury, N.C. (Salisbury)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Considered the No. 26 running back in the country by ESPNU \u2022 Ranked the No. 12 all-purpose running back and the No. 23 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com \u2022 Member of the Orlando Sentinel\u2019s All-Southern Team \u2022 Ranked the No. 59 running back in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Rated the No. 1 running back in North Carolina and the No 19 overall prospect in the state by SuperPrep \u2022\u00a0Rushed for 1,780 yards and 30 touchdowns and had 20 catches for 258 yards as a senior \u2022 Rushed for 97 yards and scored a touchdown to earn MVP honors of the state 2-A championship game, which Salisbury won \u2022 Also named the conference player of the year \u2022\u00a0Carried 161 times for 1,300 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior \u2022 Also had 11 receptions for 269 yards and four more scores \u2022 Outstanding track athlete who has run a 10.54 100-meter and 21.47 200-meter \u2022 Wonback-to-back state 2-A titles in the 100 and 200m dashes \u2022 Coached by Joe Pinyan \u2022 Son of Roland and Martha Morris \u2022 Born Oct. 21, 1992.<\/p>\n

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Norkeithus Otis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Linebacker, 6-2, 215<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gastonia, N.C. (Ashbrook)<\/strong><\/p>\n

SuperPrep All-America \u2022 Member of the Rivals250 team \u2022 Considered the No. 9 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 8 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com \u2022 Ranked the No. 16 outside linebacker in the country by ESPNU \u2022Ranked the 23 outside linebacker in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Member of the Scout 300 \u2022 Rated the No. 16 linebacker in the country by SuperPrep \u2022 Made 78 tackles, 10 tackles for losses and 6.5 sacks primarily at defensive end as a senior \u2022\u00a0Recorded 109 tackles, 10 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery as a junior and was named the conference defensive player of the year \u2022 Registered 72 tackles, six sacks and one fumble recovery as a sophomore \u2022 Coached by Greg Hill \u2022 Guardians are Africa and Eric Otis \u2022 Born Aug. 26, 1992.<\/p>\n

Darien Rankin<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defensive Back, 5-11, 185<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salisbury, N.C. (Salisbury)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranked the No. 28 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com \u2022 Considered the No. 87 safety prospect in the nation by ESPNU \u2022 Ranked the No. 108 safety in the country by Scout.com \u2022 All-state selection as a senior \u2022\u00a0Member of the Charlotte Observer\u2019s first-team defense \u2022 Helped lead Salisbury to the state 2-A title with 10 tackles and a pass breakup in win \u2022\u00a0\u00a0Named defensive MVP of the state title game \u2022 Three sport standout in football, basketball and track \u2022 Coached by Joe Pinyan \u2022 Son of Kenneth and Bianca Gillispie \u2022 Born Dec. 12, 1991.<\/p>\n

Travis Riley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Running Back, 6-1, 215<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kannapolis, N.C. (A.L. Brown)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enrolled at North Carolina in January, 2011, after graduating early from A.L. Brown High School \u2022 Considered the No. 16 running back by ESPNU \u2022 Ranked the No. 98 running back in the country by Scout.com \u2022\u00a0Ranked the No. 5 fullback by Rivals.com \u2022 Considered the No. 26 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com \u2022 Rated the No. 3 running back in North Carolina and the No. 32 in the state by SuperPrep \u2022 Rushed for 1,924 yards and 32 touchdowns as a junior and was named the AreaPlayer of the Year \u2022\u00a0Coached by Ron Massey \u2022 Son of Tiffany Flynn and Mario Douglas \u2022 Born Jan. 27, 1993.<\/p>\n

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Tim Scott<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defensive Back, 6-0, 180<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fredericksburg, Va. (Colonial Forge)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Considered the 18th<\/sup>-best safety prospect in the nation by ESPNU \u2022 Ranked the No. 34 cornerback in the country by Scout.com \u2022\u00a0Rated the No. 38 cornerback in the nation and the No. 12 prospect in Virginia by Rivals.com \u2022 Ranked the No. 14 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep \u2022 Earned Commonwealth District defensive player of the year honors and was first-team All-Fredericksburg as a senior \u2022 Namedall-district as a defensive back, wide receiver and kick returner \u2022 Was also a\u00a0\u00a0second-team All-Washington Metro selection \u2022 Four-year starter \u2022\u00a0Carried 22 times for 173 yards and one touchdown as a junior \u2022 Also made 13 receptions for 221 yards and one touchdown \u2022 Also plays basketball \u2022 Coached by Bill Brown \u2022 Born Jan. 25, 1993.<\/p>\n

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Delvon Simmons<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defensive Lineman, 6-5, 265<\/strong><\/p>\n

McKeesport, Pa. (McKeesport)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Considered the No. 1 player in Pennsylvania, the No. 5 defensive tackle and the No. 80 overall prospect by Rivals.com \u2022\u00a0U.S. Army All-American \u2022 SuperPrep All-America \u2022\u00a0Member of Tom Lemming\u2019s All-America Team \u2022\u00a0Rated the No. 11 defensive lineman in the country by SuperPrep \u2022 Considered the No. 3 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 15 overall prospect by Scout.com \u2022 Member of the Scout300 \u2022 Led McKeesport in tackles from the defensive tackle position with 57 stops, 11 tackles for losses, and one sack as a senior \u2022 Named all-league and all-state on the offensive and defensive line \u2022\u00a0Coached by Jim Ward \u2022 Lives with his aunt, Ella Watkins \u2022 Born Nov. 30, 1992.<\/p>\n

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Sam Smiley<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defensive Back, 6-0, 175<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jacksonville, Fla. (Raines)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Member of the Jacksonville Times-Union Super 24 team \u2022 Played quarterback as a senior in high school and led Raines to\u00a09-3 record and a berth in the state playoffs \u2022 Threw for 2,000 yards and 13 touchdowns and had 16 rushing touchdowns\u00a0\u2022 Missed most of his junior season after tearing a ligament in his foot \u2022 Was teammates with current UNC wide receiver Sean Tapley in high school \u2022 Also plays basketball \u2022 Coached by Duran Wiley \u2022 Born Oct. 27, 1992.<\/p>\n

Miller Snyder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place-kicker\/Punter, 6-2, 185<\/strong><\/p>\n

Charlotte, N.C. (Myers Park)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Played in the U.S. ArmyAll-America Game \u2022\u00a0Member of the Associated Press North Carolina All-State Team \u2022 Ranked the No. 8 kicker prospect in the nation by ESPNU \u2022\u00a0Kicked 39 touchbacks on 48 kickoffs as a high school senior in 2010 \u2022\u00a0Made four of five field goal attempts with a long of 38 yards as a senior \u2022 Also averaged 38.2 yards per punt \u2022 Earned all-conference honors \u2022 Coached by Greg Taylor \u2022 Son of John and Molly Snyder \u2022 Born Dec. 4, 1992.<\/p>\n

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Jack Tabb<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tight End, 6-4, 240<\/strong><\/p>\n

Red Bank, N.J. (Red Bank Catholic)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranked the No. 11 tight end in the country by ESPNU \u2022 Considered the No. 25 tight end by Scout.com \u2022 Rated the No. 35 tight end in the country and the No. 17 prospect in New Jersey by Rivalscom \u2022 Considered the No. 11 prospect in New Jersey by SuperPrep \u2022 Played on both sides of the ball at tight end and linebacker at Red Bank Catholic High School \u2022 Posted 21 receptions for 458 yards and five touchdowns as a senior \u2022 Played for the North team in the Chesapeake Bowl, a high school all-star game in the Northeast \u2022 Caught seven passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns as a junior \u2022 Recorded 52 tackles, five tackles for loss and two sacks in 2009 \u2022 Born in Japan and has lived in Tennessee, Hawaii, Korea and Indiana \u2022 Moved to New Jersey prior to sophomore year \u2022 Coached by Jim Portela \u2022 Son of Julie Tabb Carter \u2022 Born July 29, 1992.<\/p>\n

T.J. Thorpe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wide Receiver, 6-0, 180<\/strong><\/p>\n

Durham, N.C. (Jordan)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enrolled at North Carolina in January, 2011, after graduating early from Jordan High School, which is just a few miles from the Chapel Hill campus \u2022 SuperPrep All-America \u2022 Member of the ESPNU 150 as the No. 88 overall prospect in the country \u2022 Considered the No. 11 athlete in the nation by ESPNU \u2022\u00a0Member of the Rivals250 \u2022 Rated the 15th <\/sup>overall wide receiver by Rivals.com and the No. 6 prospect in North Carolina \u2022 Rated the No. 21 wide receiver by SuperPrep \u2022 Ranked the No. 50 wide receiver in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Member of North Carolina\u2019s Shrine Bowl team \u2022 Set a state single-season mark as a junior by returning five kickoffs for touchdowns \u2022 Established a school career record with 2,423 receiving yards \u2022 Coached by Mike Briggs \u2022 Son of Tyrone and Carmen Thorpe \u2022 Born May 26, 1993.<\/p>\n

Landon Turner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Offensive Lineman, 6-4, 310<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harrisonburg, Va. (Harrisonburg)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enrolled at North Carolina in January, 2011 after graduating early from Harrisonburg High School \u2022 SuperPrep All-America \u2022 Ranked the No. 91 overall prospect and the No. 5 offensive guard in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Member of the Scout 300 \u2022 Played in the U.S. Army All-America Game \u2022\u00a0Member of the Rivals250 \u2022 Rated the No. 3 offensive guard in the nation and the No. 106 overall prospect by Rivals.com \u2022 Ranked the third-best prospect in Virginia by Rivals.com \u2022 Rated the top offensive lineman and the No. 6 overall prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep \u2022 Named all-state in back-to-back seasons \u2022 Paved the way for Harrisonburg\u2019s running back to rush for more than 5,000 yards over the last two seasons \u2022 Helped lead his team to the state finals as a senior \u2022 Also played middle linebacker \u2022 Coached by Tim Sarver \u2022 Son of Dawn Womack and West Turner \u2022 Both his father and uncle played football at West Virginia \u2022 Born May 15, 1993.<\/p>\n


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Shawn Underwood<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defensive Tackle, 6-2, 295<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fuquay-Varina, N.C. (Fuquay-Varina)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Member of North Carolina\u2019s Shrine Bowl team \u2022 Ranked the No. 33 defensive tackle in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Considered the No. 51 defensive tackle by ESPNU \u2022 Rated the No. 29 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com \u2022 Was a standout player on both sides of the ball \u2022 Earned all-league honors as a offensive guard and defensive end as a junior \u2022 Named the league\u2019s defensive player of the year as a senior \u2022 Coached by Ryan Habich \u2022 Son of Terry Underwood \u2022 Born March 2, 1992.<\/p>\n

Keeon Virgile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Linebacker, 6-2, 210<\/strong><\/p>\n

North Miami Beach, Fla. (North Miami Beach)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Considered one of the top 25 players in Dade County in Florida \u2022\u00a0Rated one of the top 100 players in Florida by SuperPrep \u2022 Made 82 tackles and had 12 sacks as a senior \u2022 Posted 89 tackles and 11 sacks as a junior \u2022 Rated the No. 139 outside linebacker in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Plays at North Miami Beach where former Tar Heel Tommy Richardson serves as athletic director \u2022 Advanced to the second round of the state playoffs as a senior \u2022 Son of Joan and Walkins Virgile \u2022 Born Feb. 9, 1992.<\/p>\n

Marquise Williams<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quarterback, 6-2, 215<\/strong><\/p>\n

Charlotte, N.C. (Mallard Creek)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enrolled at North Carolina in January, 2011, after graduating early from Mallard Creek High School \u2022 SuperPrep All-America \u2022 Parade All-America \u2022\u00a0Member of Tom Lemming\u2019s All-America Team \u2022\u00a0The No. 9 dual-threat quarterback in the country by Rivals.com and a member of the Rivals250 \u2022 Considered the No. 10 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com \u2022 Ranked the No. 16 quarterback in the country by Scout.com \u2022 Rated the No. 15quarterback in the country by SuperPrep \u2022 Member of North Carolina\u2019s Shrine Bowl team \u2022 Member of the Orlando Sentinel\u2019s All-Southern Team \u2022\u00a0Completed 170 of 254 attempts (67 percent) for 3,034 yards, 45 touchdowns and eight interceptions as a senior \u2022\u00a0The passing yards rank 19th in Mecklenburg county history and the passing touchdowns is sixth best in county history \u2022\u00a0Also rushed for 1,147 yards and 19 more scores and was named the Area Offensive Player of the Year and conference offensive player of the year \u2022\u00a0Threw for 2,100 yards, rushed for 1,400 yards and accounted for 40 total touchdowns in 2009 \u2022\u00a0Passed for 2,300 yards, rushed for1,000 yards and accounted for 37 touchdowns as a sophomore \u2022 Helped guide his team from a 1-win season as a freshman to the playoffs as a junior and senior \u2022 Coached by Mike Palmeiri \u2022 Son of Bernard Whiteside and Lisa Williams \u2022 Born Oct. 5, 1992.<\/p>\n

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Sylvester Williams<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defensive Tackle, 6-3, 315<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jefferson City, Mo. (Jefferson City\/Coffeyville (Kan.) CC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enrolled at Carolina inJanuary, 2011, after two seasons at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College \u2022 Has two seasons of eligibility remaining, plus a redshirt season if necessary \u2022 Considered a four-star prospect by Scout.com \u2022 Ranked the No. 12 junior college talent by SI.com \u2022 Rated the No. 14 overall junior college prospect by SuperPrep \u2022\u00a0Recorded 52 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and five blocked kicks in 2010 and was named all-conference and honorable-mention All-America \u2022 Coached by Darian Dulin at Coffeyville Community College \u2022 Son of Sylvester Williams Sr. \u2022 Born Nov. 21, 1988.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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