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Had a great spring and will compete for the vacant starting spot at defensive end • Was the defensive MVP of the Spring Game with four sacks and an interception.
2009 - Sophomore Season
Played in all 13 games and was in the rotation at defensive end as a pass rush specialist • Always seems to make plays when in the game • Finished the season with 20 tackles, including seven for loss and one sack • Assisted on a tackle for loss at NC State • Assisted on a tackle for loss in the win at Boston College • Made one tackle in the win over No. 12 Miami • Posted one tackle in the win over Duke • Had one tackle at Virginia Tech • Registered three tackles, including two tackles for losses, vs. Georgia Southern • Had one tackle vs. Virginia • Posted two tackles and assisted on a tackle for loss at Georgia Tech • Had two tackles, including a 7-yard tackle for loss, in the win over ECU • Posted three tackles in Carolina's 12-10 win at Connecticut • Had an outstanding season debut vs. The Citadel with four tackles, including 2.5 tackles for losses and a 6-yard sack, and two quarterback hurries.
2008 - Freshman Season
Played well during his rookie season with nine tackles, three tackles for losses and 2.5 sacks • Played in 11 games, including the Meineke Car Care Bowl • Had one tackle vs. West Virginia in the bowl game • Posted one tackle against NC State • Recorded three tackles, a sack and 1.5 tackles for losses at Maryland • Had his best game in the 28-7 win over No. 22 Georgia Tech with two tackles, a sack and two quarterback hurries • Played in his first college game at Rutgers • Posted two tackles and assisted on a sack vs. the Scarlet Knights.
Antioch High School
Considered the No. 23 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 12 player in Tennessee by Rivals.com • Rated the No. 35 defensive end in the country by ESPN.com • Ranked the No. 13 player in Tennessee by SuperPrep • Childhood friend of UNC teammates Brian Gupton and Rashad Mason • Rated among the top 50 defensive ends in the country by Scout.com • Posted 60 tackles, including 12 tackles for losses and five sacks as a senior • Had 19 receptions for 29 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior • Was a Class 5A Mr. Football Lineman finalist as a senior • Earned all-state, all-area and all-district honors after collecting 36 tackles including 13 sacks and 12 tackles for a loss as a junior • Also played tight end for Antioch, where he was mostly used as a blocker • Coached by Mike Woodward • Was an all-state performer for the basketball team as a junior.
Personal
Son of Janai Shelton • Born July 9, 1990 • Nickname is "Mac" • New Year's resolution was to be the best in everything he does • People say he looks like Julius Peppers • Favorite TV show is "The First 48" • Wears No. 94 because it's the reverse of Julius Peppers' No. 49 • Favorite website is www.23isback.com • Would like to visit the Dominican Republic • Favorite NFL team is the Dallas Cowboys • Listens to his favorite song by Pastor Troy before every game • Exercise and sport science major.
