Feb. 1, 2006

Ed Barham
Tight End, 6-4, 235
Dendron, Va. (Surry County)

Played both defensive end and tight end for Surry • Earned first-team all-state honors as a defensive end and second-team as a tight end in 2005 • Ranked the No. 24 player in Virginia by SuperPrep • Caught 20 passes for 400 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior • Accumulated 81 tackles (52 solo), including 13 sacks, and batted down six passes on defense • Caught 25 passes for 500 yards and five touchdowns as a junior, while also posting 70 tackles, seven sacks and two interceptions • Named second-team all-state on offense and defense as a junior • Coached by Ervin Jones • Played on the 1-A state championship basketball team as a junior and was named the state's player of the year • Averaging 24.5 points and 16.5 rebounds in basketball • Son of Linda and Edward Barham • Born July 31, 1988.

Tavares Brown
Defensive Lineman, 6-0, 260
Rockingham, N.C. (Richmond County)

Ranked the No. 13 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 15 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Had four tackles and two sacks in the Shrine Bowl victory over South Carolina • Helped lead Richmond County (13-1) to the third round of the state 4-A playoffs as a senior • Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team • Ranked the No. 40 strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com • Three-time all-conference selection and the defensive player of the year in the Mid-Southeastern Conference • Registered 314 tackles and 27.5 career sacks in three years as a starter • Had 122 tackles and 6.5 sacks as a senior • Coached by Ed Emory • A top wrestler his senior season • Born October 21, 1987.

Logan Buchanan
Linebacker, 6-1, 220
Mocksville, N.C. (Davie County)

Helped lead Davie County (11-3) to the third round of the 4-AA state playoffs as a senior • Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team • Ranked among the top 100 outside linebackers in the country by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 20 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • SuperPrep's 23rd-ranked player in North Carolina • Earned conference defensive player of the year honors • Three-year starter and two-time all-conference selection • Named 2005 Conference Defensive Player of the Year • Registered 161 tackles, 24 tackles for losses, 11 sacks, three forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles as a senior • Led Davie to a 14-1 record and the 4-A state semifinals in 2004 • Had 125 tackles, including 15 tackles for losses, eight sacks and three caused fumbles as a junior • Two-time all-conference selection • Coached by Doug Illing • Is the third Davie County product to join the Tar Heels in the last five years (David Wooldridge in 2002, Cooter Arnold in 2005) • Son of Cindy and William "Buck" Buchanan • Born August 18, 1987.

Kendric Burney
Defensive Back, 5-9, 170
Jacksonville, N.C. (Southwest Onslow) Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team in football and baseball • Considered the No. 17 football player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • SuperPrep's 25th-ranked player in North Carolina • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Rushed for 1,345 yards and scored 16 touchdowns from the quarterbck position as a senior • Also threw for 478 yards • Started at quarterback and defensive back • Averaged 10 tackles per game and finished as the school's career interception leader with 25 • Helped lead Southwest Onslow to 2-A state titles in 2003 and 2004 • Team finished 10-3 in 2005 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs • Also played wide receiver • Coached by Phil Padgett • A three-sport (football, baseball, basketball) star in high school who plans to walk on to the Carolina baseball team • Batted .424 (28 of 66) as a junior with 10 doubles, four home runs and 15 RBI • Made 14 appearances as a pitcher and was 3-0 with two saves and a 1.24 ERA • Coached by Eric Leary in baseball • Attended the same high school as former North Carolina All-America Marcus Jones • Son of Monica and Tyrone Burney • Born February 14, 1988.

Bruce Carter
Athlete, 6-3, 210
Havelock, N.C. (Havelock)

SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 8 skill athlete in the country and the No. 7 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 33 safety in the country and the No. 19 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 14 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Played quarterback, safety and running back in high school • Ran the ball from the quarterback position more than he threw it, gaining 1,063 yards and scoring 15 touchdowns on the ground • Also passed for 585 yards and five scores as a senior • Threw for nearly 700 yards and rushed for approximately 850 yards and scored 13 touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Charlie Smith • Also plays basketball • Son of Tammy and Bruce Pritchard • Born February 19, 1988.

Shaun Draughn
Defensive Back, 6-0, 195
Tarboro, N.C. (Tarboro)

Three-year starter • Ranked the No. 10 player in North Carolina and the No. 30 athlete in the country by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 12 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 18 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Played quarterback, defensive back, linebacker and tailback in high school • Named first-team 2A all-state by NC Preps • Gained 1,452 rushing yards on 253 carries and scored 21 touchdowns as a senior • Named player of the year by the Daily Sentinel and offensive player of the year by the Rocky Mount Telegram as a senior • Also earned all-league honors • Won Eastern Plains Offensive Player of the Year, Daily Southerner Player of the Year and Red Zone Player of the Week honors three times as a senior • Rushed for 952 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior • Also passed for five touchdowns • Coached by Jeff Craddock • Son of Shirley and Kenneth Draughn • Both of his parents are ministers • Born December 7, 1987.

Greg Elleby
Defensive Lineman, 6-5, 285
Tabor City, N.C. (South Columbus)

High school teammate with UNC redshirt freshman Bryan Dixon • Ranked the No. 18 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 25 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 51 defensive tackle in the country and the No. 17 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • All-area selection by The Wilmington Star-News • Three-year starter • Recorded 65 tackles as a senior • Helped lead South Columbus to a 12-2 record and the quarterfinals of the state 2-A playoffs • Posted 65 tackles, 16 tackles for losses and five sacks as a junior, helping lead South Columbus to a 9-2 record • Coached by Joey Price • Son of Larry and Bobbie Elleby • Born April 25, 1988.

Anthony Elzy
Running Back, 5-10, 205
Warren, Ohio (John F. Kennedy)

Rushed for more than 2,000 yards and scored 21 touchdowns as a senior • Ranked the No. 43 running back in the country by Rivals.com and the No. 27 player in Ohio • Considered the No. 44 player in the Midwest, a six-state region, by SuperPrep • Rushed for 2,511 yards and scored 30 touchdowns in his junior season • Had one game in which he rushed for 470 yards on 22 carries and scored seven touchdowns • Twice rushed for more than 400 yards in a game and twice scored seven touchdowns • Was the second-leading rusher in the Ohio as a junior • Named first-team all-state, All-Northeast Ohio and was twice named the state's Division 5 offensive player of the year • Coached by Tony Napolet • Son of Robin and Tony Elzy • Born July 11, 1987.

LeCount Fantroy
Defensive Back, 5-11, 175
Washington, D.C. (Ballou)

Ranked the No. 4 player in Washington D.C. by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 28 player in the Mid-Atlantic, which includes Delaware, West Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland, by SuperPrep • Three-time all-conference selection • Washington Post All-Metro selection • As a senior, posted 53 tackles and had seven interceptions • Scored nine touchdowns, including five on special teams • Played quarterback, running back, defensive back and wide receiver in a playoff game as a senior • Coached by Noel Cyrus • Also runs track and plays baseball • Son of Lisa and LeCount Fantroy • Born October 24, 1988.

Wesley Flagg
Linebacker, 6-0, 215
Fayetteville, N.C. (Jack Britt)

Helped lead Jack Britt to the 4-A state title game as a junior and to the third round of the 4-AA state playoffs as a senior • Four-year varsity player • Named to the NC Preps all-state team • Earned first-team all-conference honors as a junior and senior • First-team all-region as a senior • Played linebacker and saw some action as a running back • Posted 98 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and five sacks in 11 games as a senior • Also rushed 15 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns • Caught three passes for 100 yards and one touchdown • Registered 115 tackles as a junior • Coached by Richard Bailey • Son of Cynthia and Jesse Flagg • Born March 11, 1988.

Zack Handerson
Offensive Line, 6-7, 265
Jacksonville, Fla. (Bartram Trail)

Three-year starter on the offensive line • Ranked among the top 100 players in Florida by SuperPrep, the Tallahassee Democrat and Rivals.com • Member of the Florida Times-Union Super 24 team in Northeast Florida and a preseason Super 11 Team selection • Ranked one of the top 12 offensive linemen in Florida by the Orlando Sentinel • Considered the No. 44 ranked offensive tackle in the country according to Rivals.com • Named all-county first-team as a junior and senior • Played in the North-South all-star game in Florida • Also played tight end • Helped lead Bartram Trail to its first district title in 2005, posting an 8-4 record, and advancing to the semifinals of the state playoffs • Did not allow a sack as a junior and graded out over 95 percent • Earned all-county honors by the St. Augustine Record • Had approximately 40 pancake blocks as a junior • Coached by Darrell Sutherland • Also played basketball and earned all-county and all-conference honors • An all-state performer in track and field • Son of Melonie and Barry Handerson • Born July 19, 1988.

Mike Ingersoll
Offensive Line, 6-4, 260
Matthews, N.C. (Butler)

Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Ranked the No. 30 tight end in the country and the No. 20 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • One of the top 35 players in North Carolina according to SuperPrep • Played tight end, offensive guard and defensive end in high school • Projects as an offensive lineman in college • Caught 16 passes for 200 yards, two touchdowns and a two-point conversion during his senior campaign • Helped lead Butler high school to a 10-3 record and the second round of the 4-AA state playoffs in 2005 • Earned all-conference honors as a senior at tight end and was honorable mention at guard as a junior • Named to the Charlotte Observer's regional second team at tight end • Finalist for the Charlotte Touchdown Club's Roman Gabriel Award for Academics • National Honor Society member • Had a GPA over 4.0 throughout high school • Law Explorer's Club member • Coached by Mike Newsome • Son of Cynthia and Michael Ingersoll • Born January 9, 1988.

Vince Jacobs
Tight End, 6-7, 218
Charlotte, N.C. (Providence Day)

Ranked the No. 15 tight end in the country and the No. 7 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 13 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Named to the Charlotte Observer's regional first team at tight end • Named the No. 25 tight end in the country by ESPN.com • Named the No. 13 player in North Carolina and No. 28 tight end in the country by Scout.com • Ranked the No. 21 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Played in the private school Shrine Bowl • Earned first-team all-state honors in tight end • Caught 67 passes for 10 touchdowns, playing primarily at wide receiver and tight end, over his final two seasons in high school • Made 39 receptions for 497 yards and four touchdowns as a senior • Versatile athlete that also played H-Back and defensive end • Had 12 tackles, two sacks and three pass breakups in limited time at defensive end • Coached by Keith Flynn • All-state in track in the high jump • All-Charlotte Observer track team • Once high jumped 6 feet, 6 inches in a prep track meet • 2003 4A state championship basketball team member (Vance High School) • 2005 NC state basketball champions AAU, 17 and under • Son of Lillie and Vince Jacobs • Born September 16, 1987.

Tavorris Jolly
Defensive Back, 5-11, 180
Shelby, N.C. (Shelby)

Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team as an athlete • SuperPrep's 22nd-ranked player in North Carolina • Ranked the No. 41 running back in the country and the No. 24 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 24 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown and was named MVP in Shelby's 26-18 victory over Reidsville in the 2-AA state title game • Four-year starter at running back and defensive back • Rushed for 1,331 yards on 182 carries and scored 16 touchdowns as a senior • Also returned 10 punts for 168 yards and a touchdown and seven kickoffs for 252 yards and a score • Had 52 tackles, five interceptions and returned one for a touchdown • Rushed for 981 yards and 10 touchdowns and had 13 receptions for 254 yards and a touchdown as a junior • Coached by Chris Norman • Son of Pamela Petty and Allen Jolly • Born September 13, 1987.

Darrius Massenburg
Defensive Lineman, 6-4, 265
Roanoke Rapids, N.C.
Roanoke Rapids/Hargrave M.A.

Played at Hargrave Military Academy in 2005 • Named first-team all-state by the Associated Press and NCPreps.com • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl Team • Ranked the No. 15 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep and The Charlotte Observer • Ranked among the top 30 in North Carolina by Rivals.com • As a senior, had 68 tackles, seven sacks, four blocked punts, one interception and two fumble recoveries • Also had three receptions for 71 yards and two touchdowns • Tow-time team defensive MVP • Named the Northern Carolina Conference Lineman of the Year in 2004 • Earned all-area and all-conference honors as a junior and senior • Had 118 tackles and three punt blocks as a junior • Posted 103 tackles, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries as a sophomore • Finished his career with 284 tackles, seven blocked punts and five interceptions • Roanoke Valley Defensive Player of the Year in 2003 • Coached by Tim Bennett • Three-time all-conference basketball player • 2004 Homecoming King • Son of Tina Debro • Born June 19, 1987.

Jarrell Miller
Linebacker, 6-3, 235
Highland Springs, Va. (Highland Springs)

Parade All-America • SuperPrep All-America • Ranked among the top 100 players in the country by Scout.com • Selected to play in the U.S. Army All-America high school all-star game, where he selected the Tar Heels on national television • Ranked the No. 3 prospect in Virginia by The Roanoke Times • Ranked the No. 9 linebacker in the country by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 7 inside linebacker by Rivals.com • Ranked the No. 4 prospect in Virginia and the No. 9 linebacker in the country by Scout.com • EA Sports Third-Team All-America • Posted 99 tackles, 17 tackles for losses and 7.5 sacks as a senior • Had 60 tackles, including eight for losses as a junior • Coached by Scott Burton • Son of John and Sabrina Miller • Born on April 20, 1987.

Aleric Mullins
Defensive Lineman, 6-3, 285
Wendell, N.C. (East Wake)

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 • Son of Stacey Mullins • Born April 4, 1986.

Hakeem Nicks
Wide Receiver, 6-1, 210
Charlotte, N.C. (Independence)

SuperPrep All-America • EA Sports First-Team All-America • Ranked the No. 8 player in North Carolina and the No. 22 wide receiver in the country by SuperPrep • Named MVP of the 4-AA state championship game after leading Independence (15-0) to a 38-19 win over New Bern • Had eight receptions for 205 yars and two touchdowns (11 and 80 yards) in Independence's 92nd-straight victory • Did not lose a game in his high school career • Named to the North Carolina Associated Press All-State team • Named the Charlotte Observer Offensive Player of the Year • Ranked the No. 4 player in North Carolina and No. 31 wide receiver in the country by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 9 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Caught a 37-yard touchdown pass in the Shrine Bowl • Had three catches for 42 yards in the Shrine Bowl • Ranked first in the state of North Carolina with 93 receptions for 1,819 yards and 20 touchdowns, including 10 in the playoffs, as a senior • Had three straight games with 10 or more catches • Coached by Tommy Knotts • Son of Vernice Simpson and Robert Nicks • Born January 14, 1988.

Anthony Parker-Boyd
Quarterback/Athlete, 6-1, 200
Malvern, Pa. (Great Valley)

Two-year starter at quarterback and a four-year starter at defensive back • Also played running back and wide reciever as a freshman • Selected to the Big 33 all-star game between Pennsylvania and Ohio • Played in the Valor Bowl, the Chester County all-star game • Had more than 1,000 yards passing and rushing as a senior and had 19 touchdowns • Ranked among the top 50 players in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com • Passed for 1,815 yards and 15 touchdowns and rushed for 950 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior • Also made 34 tackles and picked off five passes • Led Great Valley to the district championship game and the No. 8 ranking in Pennsylvania as a junior • Earned all-state honors as a junior • Also returned kicks • Coached by Gary Phillips • Lived in Durham, N.C. for six years before moving to Pennsylvania • Son of Cloyce Parker • Born March 21, 1988.

Alan Pelc
Offensive Line, 6-6, 300
Pearland, Texas (Pearland)

First-team all-district 6-A, the largest classification in Texas, as a senior • Played just one season on the varsity, but immediately began attracting attention from college coaches and receiving offers • Semifinalist for the offensive Houston Touchdown Club award • Anchored a line that had the best rushing attack in Houston • Named to the academic all-state honorable mention • Coached by Tony Heath • Also played basketball for Pearland • Son of David and Janet Pelc • Born June 9, 1988.

B.J. Phillips
Quarterback, 6-5, 230
Columbia, S.C. (Spring Valley)

First-team 4-A all-state quarterback • Helped lead Spring Valley to an 11-3 season and the semifinals of the state playoffs in 2005 • Passed for approximately 1,600 yards and nine touchdowns, and rushed for more than 600 yards and five touchdowns as a senior • Ranked the No. 11 player in South Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 17 player in South Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 26 pro-style quarterback in the country by Rivals.com • Completed 50 percent of his passes for 1,496 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior • Coached by Jimmy Noonan • Also plays baseball • Son of Beverly and Wayne Phillips • Born November 20, 1987.

Darius Powell
Defensive Lineman, 6-4, 220
Waldorf, Md. (Westlake)

Had 70 tackles, 20 tackles for losses, 13 sacks, a blocked punt, a blocked field goal and a 5-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in his senior season • Named first-team all-conference and second-team All-Metro • Ranked the No. 17 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 12 player in Maryland by Rivals.com • Also played split end and tight end • Had 68 tackles, 13 for losses, 10 sacks, three fumble recoveries and seven pass deflections as a junior • Coached by Dominic Zaccarelli • Son of Sharon and Rico Alexander • Born September 17, 1988.

Morgan Randall
Offensive Line, 6-6, 255
Greenville, N.C. (Rose)

Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Helped lead Rose (16-0) to an undefeated season and its third-straight 4-A state title as a senior • Had one catch for six yards and recovered a fumble that led to a Rose score in the 2005 title game • Also had three tackles and a sack in that game • Played tight end and defensive end in high school • Rose held opponents to less than seven points per game over the last two seasons • Posted 70 tackles, 7.5 sacks and 10 tackles for losses as a junior • Coached by Greg Thomas • Son of Brabsie and Marc Randall • His older brother attends UNC • Also played basketball • Born March 22, 1987.

Trevor Stuart
Tight End, 6-4, 250
Sugar Land, Texas (Stephen F. Austin)

Played tight end and offensive line in high school • Member of the Houston Touchdown Club preseason team • Earned all-district and all-area honors as a sophomore, junior and senior • Also earned all-academic honors in the district (carried 3.5 GPA) as a sophomore, junior and senior • Caught 32 career passes for 502 yards as Sugar Land was primarily a running team • Caught 10 passes for 200 yards as a senior • Caught 30 passes for 300 yards as a junior • Coached by his father, Tom • Played basketball as a freshman and sophomore • Son of Julie and Tom Stuart • Born December 28, 1987.

Ryan Taylor
Tight End, 6-4, 210
Winston-Salem, N.C. (Mount Tabor)

Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Considered the No. 21 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 47 tight end in the country by Rivals.com • Two-time all-conference selection • Helped lead Mount Tabor to a 12-2 record and the quarterfinals of the 4-A state championships in 2005 • Was instrumental in Mount Tabor's quarterfinal appearance in 2004 • Mount Tabor also played for the state title in his sophomore season • Set school single-season records with 64 receptions for 1,180 yards and scored 13 touchdowns as a senior • Also rushed 13 times for 85 yards and scored three times • Returned nine kickoffs for 177 yards and 16 punts for 111 yards • Caught 54 passes for 995 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior • Also played defensive end • Coached by Bob Sapp • Turned down lacrosse scholarship offers to play football at North Carolina • Son of Bobbi and David Taylor • Born November 16, 1987.

Johnny White
Running Back, 5-10, 190
Asheville, N.C. (Asheville)

Ranked the nation's No. 11 all-purpose back by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 10 player in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer and SuperPrep • Started just two seasons at tailback and rushed for 5,133 yards to break a 63-year-old school record previously held by legendary Carolina back Charlie "Choo-Choo" Justice • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Rushed for 55 yards despite an injured ankle in Asheville's 13-10 victory over Western Alamance in the 2005 3-A state championship game • Asheville completed the season 15-0 to win its first state title since 1922 • Rushed for 1,855 yards on 207 carries and scored 31 touchdowns as a senior • Also had 10 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown • Rushed for 2,200 yards and 39 touchdowns as a junior • Named the Asheville Citizen-Times All-Western North Carolina Player of the Year • Coached by Danny Wilkins • Son of Belinda White • Born February 3, 1988.

Deunta Williams
Wide Receiver, 6-3, 195
Jacksonville, N.C. (White Oak)

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 • Attends the same high school as former North Carolina standout Quincy Monk • Son of Danine Landor and Curtis Dowdy • Born November 21, 1987.

T.J. Yates
Quarterback, 6-5, 190
Marietta, Ga. (Pope)

Completed 160-of-289passes (57 percent) for 2,305 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior, his only year on the football team • Also rushed for 292 yards and seven scores • Also punted 34 times for 1,237 yards (36.8 avg.) with a long of 68 • Named first-team all-region and the Cobb County Touchdown Club Offensive Player of the Year • Earned Atlanta Metro First-Team All-Area honors • Ranked the No. 60 player in Georgia by SuperPrep • Coached by Bob Swank • Also plays basketball and is averaging 18 points, six rebounds and six assists at small forward • Son of Carol and John Yates • Born May 28, 1987.