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     Junior Gnonkonde
    Junior Gnonkonde

    Class:
    Freshman

    Hometown:
    Lakeland, Ga.

    High School:
    Lanier County

    Height / Weight:
    6-4 / 220

    Position:
    Bandit


    02/02/2012

    Extra Points: Need For Quarterbacks

    Tar Heels ink two QBs in 2012 class.

    01/30/2012

    2012 North Carolina Football Signees List

    Meet the newest members of the Carolina football program.

    Pronounced non-KHAN-day • Ranked the No. 39 weakside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com and the No. 51 player in Georgia by Rivals.com • Posted 119 tackles as a senior, including nine sacks, and had two fumble recoveries • Also had 10 receptions for 169 yards and carried three times for 159 yards • Made 89 tackles, had nine sacks and recovered two fumbles as a junior • Recorded 68 tackles, six sacks and six fumble recoveries as a sophomore • Coached by John White who is also his legal guardian • Moved to the United States from Africa four years ago • Speaks five languages • Also competed in the shot put in track and field and played basketball • Was a track region champion in the shot put three consecutive seasons and was the anchor of the 4x400 meter relay team • Four-year starter on basketball team who averaged 11 points and 10 rebounds • Three-time all-region player and named the region's defensive player of the year • Born Aug. 4, 1993.