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Entered the program as a defensive back, but moved to linebacker in 2009.
2009 - Sophomore Season
Had three tackles while playing primarily on special teams and as a reserve linebacker • Saw action in nine games and on 41 snaps • Posted one special teams tackle at Virginia Tech • Had a special teams tackle vs. Florida State • Registered his first career tackle in the season opener vs. The Citadel.
2008 - Freshman Season
Saw action primarily on special teams in six games • Played against Boston College, Georgia Tech, Maryland, NC State, Duke and West Virginia • Did not register a tackle.
Polytechnic High School
Ranked the No. 19 cornerback in the country by Scout.com • Rated the 36th-best player in California by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 65 safety in the country by Rivals.com • Finished the 2007 season (13-1) with 71 tackles and six interceptions and two fumble recoveries • Saved the Poly season with a fumble recovery at the goal line in the final seconds of their 2-0 win over Orange Lutheran in the semifinals • Helped the Jackrabbits to the 2007 CIF-SS Pac-5 Division title • Earned first-team all-division honors • Played sparingly as a junior for Long Beach (Calif.) Poly but moved into the starting lineup during his senior year • Became the first California native to sign with the Tar Heels since Chris Keldorf in 1996 • Coached by Raul Lara.
Personal
Herman Davidson III is the son of Herman and Sadonia Davidson • Born March 6, 1990 • Nickname is "HD3" • New Year's resolution was to become physically stronger • People say he looks like singer Pharrell Williams • Enjoys playing video games • Would choose to run "The Amazing Race" TV show with his father • Dream car is a Range Rover • Person who had the greatest impact on his life was his father, Herman • Favorite NFL team is the St. Louis Rams • Sociology major.
