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

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 • Enrolled in the General College.