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A rangy, athletic linebacker who is expected to compete for a starting spot ... atop the depth chart at Will linebaker ... completed his high school curriculum a semester early and enrolled in Maryland in January 2008.
As a Freshman (2008): Redshirt season ... made the travel squad for all five road trips.
At Southeast Raleigh High School: A three-year starter who was rated No. 30 nationally among inside linebackers by Rivals.com as a senior ... also ranked as the 18th-best player in the state of North Carolina by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 52 nationally among weak-side linebackers by Scout.com ... an all-state performer as a senior when he racked up 132 tackles, including 12 for loss and eight sacks, as well as six forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries ... also earned all-conference honors in 2007 ... an honorable mention all-state and all-conference choice as a junior ... posted 128 tackles, including 16 for loss and 10 sacks, with four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries (one for a touchdown) in 2006 ... also played basketball (center/forward) and participated in track (high jump, long jump, shot put, 200m) ... lettered three years in each sport ... also considered NC State, Duke and East Carolina ... coached by Daniel Finn.
Personal: Born Nov. 22, 1989 in Raleigh, N.C. ... mother is Tracy Hartsfield ... a member of his high school's honor roll as a junior and senior ... undecided on a major ... enrolled in letters and sciences.
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