Justin Phillips Class: Senior Hometown: Pittsboro, N.C. High School: Fork Union M.A. Height / Weight: 6-4 / 246 Position: Tight End

Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2002 season and has become a solid contributor at tight end.

2004 - Junior Season
Had five catches for 79 yards and a touchdown •Scored his first career touchdown on a 2-yard pass from Darian Durant in the third quarter of Carolina's 31-24 win over Wake Forest • That play gave the Tar Heels a 24-10 lead •Saw limited action against Virginia Tech and did not play against Miami • Injured his ankle and knee in the loss at Utah • Made a 12-yard reception on the game's opening play against FSU • Caught a career-high three passes for 65 yards in the win over William & Mary.

2003 - Sophomore Season
Played in 10 of 12 games • Was forced into action when starting tight end Bobby Blizzard went down with a severe viral illness early in the season and played well • Had two receptions for 28 yards, including a long of 21 yards, in the loss at Maryland • Played a season-high 33 snaps at Wake Forest.

Northwood High School/Fork Union M.A.
Earned all-conference, all-area and all-county honors as a senior quarterback at Northwood •Played three years of varsity • Team captain • Coached by Bill Hall and Mike Ribet • Also was an all-county, all-area and all-conference baseball player • Played pitcher and shortstop • Honor roll student.

Personal
Born Justin Kennedy Phillips on November 29, 1982 in Pittsboro, N.C. • Son of Butch and Karen Phillips • Majoring in management and society • Enjoys duck hunting and fishing • Pretended to be Peyton Manning as a kid • Says the best word to describe him is "dedicated" • Wants to become a better blocker this season • Goal this year is to help the team get back to a bowl and win the ACC title.