The Tarheels

Tim Jackson
DE | 6-5 / 235
St. Petersburg (Fla.) Gibbs
Scouting Report: Jackson possesses the type of frame and athleticism that are in high demand on the recruiting trail. He flashes the ability to really get after the QB and when he learns to use his length he could be a real force on the edge. His first order of business will be hitting the weight room. - Geoff Vogt, Scout.com
Watch Video
Bio: Ranked the No. 7 defensive end in Florida by the Orlando Sun-Sentinel • Considered one of the top 100 players in Florida by SuperPrep • Named all-county by the St. Petersburg Times • Three-year starter on the defensive line at Gibbs High School • Played in the North-South Pinellas County High School All-Star Game • Helped lead Gibbs to its first district championship in school history • Posted 56 tackles, 12 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles as a senior • Coached by Donnie Abraham • Son of Al and Cassandra Jackson • Born Oct. 24, 1991.

 

Kareem Martin
DE | 6-6 / 245
Roanoke Rapids (N.C.) HS
Scouting Report: You have to love Martin's size and the room he has to fill out in the coming years. Shows a tendency to play pretty high and needs to improve his strength to get better at the point of attack. He was dominant at the Shrine Bowl and Offense-Defense Bowl practice fields. - Chad Simmons, Scout.com
Watch Video
Bio: Ranked the No. 5 prospect in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 34 defensive end in the country by Scout.com • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl Team • Had eight tackles in the Shrine Bowl, including one for a loss, recovered two fumbles and forced a fumble which led to a touchdown, to earn MVP honors for the North Carolina defense • Member of the Scout300 • Named first-team all-state by NCpreps.com • Finished his senior season with 163 tackles, 10 forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, four sacks and one interception • Also had 25 tackles for a loss of 101 yards • Twice named the area defensive player of the year and was the Northern Carolina Conference lineman of the year in 2009 • Helped lead Roanoke Rapids to an undefeated season and a conference title • Had 121 tackles and five sacks as a junior • Coached by Russell Weinstein • Also plays basketball • Born Feb. 19, 1992.

 

Ty Linton
LB | 6-2 / 215
Charlotte (N.C.) Christian
Scouting Report: Linton is very long with a solid frame to add size and play as an outside LB. Maintains his alley very well, knows how to keep outside leverage, and redirects to pursuit extremely well. Can have trouble finding the ball at times, though he has enough quickness and change of direction to make up for false steps. -- Scout.com
Watch Video
Bio: Two-sport star in football and baseball who also plans to play baseball for the Tar Heels • Ranked the No. 11 prospect in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Considered the No. 11 inside linebacker in the country by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming • Ranked the No. 25 player in North Carolina and the No. 63 linebacker in the country according to Rivals.com • Is ranked 20th in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 27 outside linebacker in the country by ESPN.com • Started on both sides of the ball and helped lead Charlotte Christian to the NCSIAA 11-man Division I championship game • Named to the NCISAA Division I all-state team three times • Recorded 12 sacks on defense • Ran for 542 yards and seven touchdowns on 118 carries on offense • Coached by Jason Estep in football • Helped lead Christian to the baseball NCISSA 3A state championship as a junior • Son of Maria and Jim Linton • Born Jan. 7, 1991.

 

Quinton Alton
DL | 6-6 / 250
Memphis (Tenn.) Hillcrest
Scouting Report: With only a season of high school football under his belt, inexperience is Alton’s greatest weakness. But, as the saying goes, you can’t teach size. Not only does he have size, but he’s a terrific athlete for that size. No doubt he’s a project, but he has tremendous upside. – Don Callahan, InsideCarolina.com
Bio: Ranked the No. 32 tight end in the country by Scout.com • Started at both defensive end and tight end for Hillcrest as a senior • Considered the No. 23 prospect in Tennessee by Rivals.com • Only began playing football as a senior • Spent most of his prep career focused on basketball until deciding to tryout for the football team this past spring • Had five catches for 86 yards at tight end and posted 21 tackles, including three sacks and two forced fumbles at defensive end • Named first-team all-region and all-city • Played five games with a broken hand • Helped Hillcrest (5-5) to its best record in seven years • Also plays basketball and averaged 10 points per game • Coached by William Johnson • Born June 25, 1992.

 

Carlos Gray
DT | 6-3 / 290
Pinson (Ala.) Valley
Scouting Report: He is as athletic as any big kid there is. He’s almost 6-3, 295 and can stand flat foot and dunk a basketball with two hands behind his head. The potential is there. He is as raw of a kid as you’re going to find. But athletic wise and the way he moves, he doesn’t move like he’s 300 pounds. -- Matt Glover, Pinson Valley
Bio: Three-year starter at defensive tackle who also played on the offensive line • Considered one of the top 50 players in Alabama by TideSports.com • Started at defensive tackle for Pinson High School in Alabama • Posted 42 tackles, eight tackles for losses and five sacks as a senior • Coached by Matt Glover • Also played basketball and competed in the shot put in track • Son of Trinet Gray-Hall • Born June 30, 1992.

 

SEAN TAPLEY
WR | 6-1 / 185
Jacksonville (Fla.) Raines
Scouting Report: One of the most productive receivers in Jacksonville over the last two seasons, Tapley is a natural receiver. He catches the ball really well, he finds ways to get open, and has a real good understanding of the game. He lacks great top end speed and is still raw in running routes but he's a playmaker. -- Mike Bakas, Scout.com
Watch Video
Bio: SuperPrep All-America • Ranked the No. 37 wide receiver in the country and the No. 25 player in Florida by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 13 wide receiver in Florida by the Orlando Sun-Sentinel • Ranked the No. 51 wide receiver in the country by Scout.com • Rated the No. 69 wide receiver in the country and one of the top 100 players in Florida by Rivals.com • Member of the Jacksonville Times-Union Super 11 • Had 33 receptions for 607 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior • Finished his junior season with 29 catches for 498 yards and four touchdowns • Coached by Duran Wiley • Full name is Sean Shrone Tapley • Son of Tyrone Tapley • Born Sept. 1, 1991.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Sean Tapley had been committed to South Carolina for over a year, but on Signing Day the 6-1, 185-pound wide receiver from Jacksonville (Fla.) Raines made the decision to become a Tar Heel.

 

Reggie Wilkins
WR | 5-10 / 175
Shelby (N.C.) Crest
Scouting Report: Wilkins shows good acceleration off the ball and is very tough to handle in space. He is a small wide receiver and will need to be a slot guy on the next level, but don’t let his size fool you. He can still make big plays and can become a go-to guy for his quarterback. He has very good hands and does a good job of creating space. - Chad Simmons, Scout.com
Watch Video
Bio: Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl Team • Played primarily quarterback in high school, but is expected to transition to wide receiver in college • Had two catches in the Shrine Bowl and took home the award as the fastest player at the all-star game • Ranked as one of the top 100 cornerbacks in the country by Scout.com, but is expected to play wide receiver at UNC • Rushed for 792 yards and eight touchdowns while passing for 392 yards and another four scores as a senior • Coached by Roy Kirby • Son of Vicki and Rickie Wilkins • Full name is Reggie Maurice Wilkins • Born Nov. 18, 1990.

 

Darius Lipford
LB | 6-3 / 215
Lenoir (N.C.) Hibriten
Scouting Report: Lipford has very good length and needs to utilize that more. When out in space, he chases the ball well and shows very good athleticism. He definitely looks the part and is a very fluid linebacker, but he needs to work on shedding blocks, taking better angles to the ball, and tackling a little lower. - Chad Simmons, Scout.com
Watch Video
Bio: One of the highest rated linebackers in North Carolina • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Had a sack and forced a fumble in the Shrine Bowl • SuperPrep's 13th-ranked player in North Carolina • Ranked the No. 25 prospect in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Considered the No. 39 outside linebacker prospect in the country by ESPN.com • Earned first-team all-state • Coached by Chuck Cannon • Son of Joyce and Darrell Lipford • His father, Darrell, was a star running back who once scored seven touchdowns in a prep game and is the all-time leading rusher at Western Carolina University • Born Oct. 17, 1990.

 

ESPN has the class ranked #25 so far; alot better than what it looked like just 30 days ago

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recr...ssyear=2010&classmonth=2&rank=25&viewmore=yes

 

I read where is is 6' and 165 dripping wet. 4.66 in a 40 isn't all that. Hope he's a tough kid