CAROLINA WELCOMES EIGHT EARLY ENROLLEES
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora announced the enrollment of eight football student-athletes to campus on Monday, the first day of classes in Chapel Hill. Seven of the eight graduated early from high school and one transferred from a junior college. The high school graduates enrolling early are offensive lineman Robert Barber (non-scholarship walk-on), running back Jordon Brown, quarterback Logan Byrd, defensive back Myles Dorn, linebacker Jonathan Smith, tight end Garrett Walston and defensive back Myles Wolfolk. Linebacker JB Copeland transferred from Navarro College in Texas.
“It’s an exciting time to be a Tar Heel and we’re thrilled to have these students join our program in January,” said Fedora. “This will allow them to get a head start on their academics and be around our players and coaches in advance of the 2016 season. We’re excited to have them here.”
Layton Barber
Offensive Lineman • 6-4 • 275
Southern Pines, N.C. (Pinecrest)
Spurned other scholarship offers to walk on at UNC • Earned first-team all conference honors this fall • Also played basketball and track in high school • Coached by Chris Metzger • Birthday is May 24.
Jordon Brown
Running Back • 5-10 • 180
Durham, N.C. (Southern)
Four-star athlete who is listed as the No. 7 all-purpose back in the nation by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 12 player in North Carolina by Rivals • Ranked the No. 11 all-purpose back in the country by 247sports.com • Considered the No. 21 player in North Carolina by 247sports.com • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Helped lead Southern Durham to a 12-4 record and the NCHSAA 3AA state championship game before falling to Shelby Crest • Played quarterback in the state championship game and threw for one touchdown and ran for two more • As a senior, ran for 1,705 yards and 26 touchdowns on 268 carries • Also had 29 catches for 505 yards and eight scores • As a junior, he had 950 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns and 550 yards receiving and eight touchdowns • Rushed for 753 yards and scored 13 touchdowns as a sophomore, while also catching 23 passes for 415 yards and three scores • As a sophomore, scored the state championship game-winning TD on an 80-yard catch-and-run in the final moments to lift Southern Durham to a 38-31 win over Crest • Coached by Darius Robinson • Son of Antonio and Carol Brown • Birthday is April 28.
Logan Byrd
Quarterback • 6-3 • 230
Kathleen, Ga. (Veterans)
Four-star recruit who is ranked the No. 15 pro-style quarterback in the country by 247sports.com • Considered the No. 32 player overall in Georgia • Played in the Semper Fi All-America Bowl • Ranked the No. 20 player in Georgia by ESPN.com and the No. 10 pocket passer in the country • Rivals.com considers him the No. 13 dual-threat quarterback and the No. 29 player in Georgia • Three-year starter who threw for 3,902 yards with 27 touchdowns at Veterans • Rushed for 930 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior, including a 99-yard run against West Laurens and 81-yarder against Howard • Rushed for nearly 1,800 yards in his career • Helped lead his high school to the playoffs in three of his four varsity seasons • Coached by David Bruce • Son of Mike and Shannon Byrd • Birthday is Sept. 1.
JB Copeland
Linebacker • 6-3 • 225
Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll/Navarro Collge)
Rated the No. 10 junior college outside linebacker prospect in the country • Ranked seventh in the country among Junior Colleges with 11.6 tackles per game • In 10 games, he recorded 116 tackles, five sacks, forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and broke up a pass • Played his freshman season at New Mexico State University where he saw action in eight games and started six • Two-year starter at linebacker for Southlake Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas, before attending NMSU • As a senior, played in just three games, recording 41 tackles, an interception and a pass break up • Was in on ninety tackles, forty-five solo, eight sacks and three interceptions with one of those for a touchdown as a junior at Southlake Carroll High School • Coached by Cody Crill at Navarro • Birthday day is Dec. 6.
Myles Dorn
Defensive Back • 6-2 • 185
Charlotte, N.C. (Vance)
Outstanding athlete who played defensive back and wide receiver in high school • Rated the No. 14 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com and the No. 17 safety in the country • Considered the No. 20 player in North Carolina by 247sports.com and the No. 21 player by ESPN.com • Standout on both sides of the ball for Vance, recording six interceptions as a defensive back and 1,393 yards on 95 catches as a wide receiver • Son of Torn Dorn, former UNC running back and defensive back from 1997-2000 • Torin rushed for 1,071 yards in his first three years in Chapel Hill, then started every game as a senior at cornerback before embarking on a six-year NFL career • Myles’ brother, Torin Jr., plays basketball at NC State • His mother, Rhonda, also graduated from UNC • Coached by Aaron Brand • Birthday is June 25.
Jonathan Smith
Linebacker • 6-1 • 230
Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland)
Ranked the No. 26 player in North Carolina by 247sports.com and the No. 11 inside linebacker in the country • Considered the No. 20 player in North Carolina and the No. 17 inside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Named the area Defensive Player of the Year by WPDE-TV • Helped lead Scotland to its fifth-straight Southeastern Conference championship as a senior by recording 120 tackles (17 for loss), one forced fumble and recovery, and three interceptions • Provided the highlight of the Scotland’s season in the regular season finale against Richmond Senior, picking of a pass in the red zone during the final seconds • Twice named all-state • Named the SEC’s Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season • As a junior, was named to the 2014 AP all-state team and earned conference player of the year honors as Scotland finished 12-2 overall and advanced to the third round of the state 4A playoffs • Totaled a team-high 156 tackles (22 for loss), four sacks and an interception that season • Coached by Richard Bailey • Son of Sharonica and Jonathan Smith Sr. • Birthday is June 11.
Garrett Walston
Tight End • 6-4 • 225
Wilmington, N.C. (New Hanover)
Considered one of the top tight ends in the country – ranks No. 17 by Scout.com and No. 19 by 247sports.com • Ranked the No. 19 player in North Carolina by 247sports.com • Senior captain who helped lead New Hanover to an 12-3 mark as a senior and a deep run in the state playoffs • New Hanover advanced to the semifinals of the 4A playoffs before falling to Greenville Rose • Recorded 61 receptions for 933 yards and nine touchdowns • Also had two rushing touchdowns and threw one • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Named the Wilmington Star-News All-Area offensive player of the year • Coached by Earl Smith • Son of Louise and David Walston • Birthday is Jan. 20.
Myles Wolfolk
Defensive Back • 6-0 • 190
Upper Marlboro, Md. (Henry A. Wise)
Considered the No. 9 cornerback in the East by Scout.com • Rated the No. 14 player in Maryland and the No. 41 cornerback nationally by Rivals.com • Helped lead Wise to an undefeated 14-0 season and a victory in the MAA Class 4A Championship • Played both wide receiver and defensive back • Led Wise with eight interceptions • Also broke up six passes and made 32 tackles • Caught 44 passes for 767 yards and 15 touchdowns • Named the Rivals Defensive Back of the Year in Maryland • First-team All-Metro and first-team all-state at defensive back • Coached by DaLawn Parrish • Son of Charlotte and Kevin Wolfolk • Birthday is June 20.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora announced the enrollment of eight football student-athletes to campus on Monday, the first day of classes in Chapel Hill. Seven of the eight graduated early from high school and one transferred from a junior college. The high school graduates enrolling early are offensive lineman Robert Barber (non-scholarship walk-on), running back Jordon Brown, quarterback Logan Byrd, defensive back Myles Dorn, linebacker Jonathan Smith, tight end Garrett Walston and defensive back Myles Wolfolk. Linebacker JB Copeland transferred from Navarro College in Texas.
“It’s an exciting time to be a Tar Heel and we’re thrilled to have these students join our program in January,” said Fedora. “This will allow them to get a head start on their academics and be around our players and coaches in advance of the 2016 season. We’re excited to have them here.”
Layton Barber
Offensive Lineman • 6-4 • 275
Southern Pines, N.C. (Pinecrest)
Spurned other scholarship offers to walk on at UNC • Earned first-team all conference honors this fall • Also played basketball and track in high school • Coached by Chris Metzger • Birthday is May 24.
Jordon Brown
Running Back • 5-10 • 180
Durham, N.C. (Southern)
Four-star athlete who is listed as the No. 7 all-purpose back in the nation by Rivals.com • Considered the No. 12 player in North Carolina by Rivals • Ranked the No. 11 all-purpose back in the country by 247sports.com • Considered the No. 21 player in North Carolina by 247sports.com • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Helped lead Southern Durham to a 12-4 record and the NCHSAA 3AA state championship game before falling to Shelby Crest • Played quarterback in the state championship game and threw for one touchdown and ran for two more • As a senior, ran for 1,705 yards and 26 touchdowns on 268 carries • Also had 29 catches for 505 yards and eight scores • As a junior, he had 950 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns and 550 yards receiving and eight touchdowns • Rushed for 753 yards and scored 13 touchdowns as a sophomore, while also catching 23 passes for 415 yards and three scores • As a sophomore, scored the state championship game-winning TD on an 80-yard catch-and-run in the final moments to lift Southern Durham to a 38-31 win over Crest • Coached by Darius Robinson • Son of Antonio and Carol Brown • Birthday is April 28.
Logan Byrd
Quarterback • 6-3 • 230
Kathleen, Ga. (Veterans)
Four-star recruit who is ranked the No. 15 pro-style quarterback in the country by 247sports.com • Considered the No. 32 player overall in Georgia • Played in the Semper Fi All-America Bowl • Ranked the No. 20 player in Georgia by ESPN.com and the No. 10 pocket passer in the country • Rivals.com considers him the No. 13 dual-threat quarterback and the No. 29 player in Georgia • Three-year starter who threw for 3,902 yards with 27 touchdowns at Veterans • Rushed for 930 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior, including a 99-yard run against West Laurens and 81-yarder against Howard • Rushed for nearly 1,800 yards in his career • Helped lead his high school to the playoffs in three of his four varsity seasons • Coached by David Bruce • Son of Mike and Shannon Byrd • Birthday is Sept. 1.
JB Copeland
Linebacker • 6-3 • 225
Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll/Navarro Collge)
Rated the No. 10 junior college outside linebacker prospect in the country • Ranked seventh in the country among Junior Colleges with 11.6 tackles per game • In 10 games, he recorded 116 tackles, five sacks, forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and broke up a pass • Played his freshman season at New Mexico State University where he saw action in eight games and started six • Two-year starter at linebacker for Southlake Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas, before attending NMSU • As a senior, played in just three games, recording 41 tackles, an interception and a pass break up • Was in on ninety tackles, forty-five solo, eight sacks and three interceptions with one of those for a touchdown as a junior at Southlake Carroll High School • Coached by Cody Crill at Navarro • Birthday day is Dec. 6.
Myles Dorn
Defensive Back • 6-2 • 185
Charlotte, N.C. (Vance)
Outstanding athlete who played defensive back and wide receiver in high school • Rated the No. 14 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com and the No. 17 safety in the country • Considered the No. 20 player in North Carolina by 247sports.com and the No. 21 player by ESPN.com • Standout on both sides of the ball for Vance, recording six interceptions as a defensive back and 1,393 yards on 95 catches as a wide receiver • Son of Torn Dorn, former UNC running back and defensive back from 1997-2000 • Torin rushed for 1,071 yards in his first three years in Chapel Hill, then started every game as a senior at cornerback before embarking on a six-year NFL career • Myles’ brother, Torin Jr., plays basketball at NC State • His mother, Rhonda, also graduated from UNC • Coached by Aaron Brand • Birthday is June 25.
Jonathan Smith
Linebacker • 6-1 • 230
Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland)
Ranked the No. 26 player in North Carolina by 247sports.com and the No. 11 inside linebacker in the country • Considered the No. 20 player in North Carolina and the No. 17 inside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Named the area Defensive Player of the Year by WPDE-TV • Helped lead Scotland to its fifth-straight Southeastern Conference championship as a senior by recording 120 tackles (17 for loss), one forced fumble and recovery, and three interceptions • Provided the highlight of the Scotland’s season in the regular season finale against Richmond Senior, picking of a pass in the red zone during the final seconds • Twice named all-state • Named the SEC’s Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season • As a junior, was named to the 2014 AP all-state team and earned conference player of the year honors as Scotland finished 12-2 overall and advanced to the third round of the state 4A playoffs • Totaled a team-high 156 tackles (22 for loss), four sacks and an interception that season • Coached by Richard Bailey • Son of Sharonica and Jonathan Smith Sr. • Birthday is June 11.
Garrett Walston
Tight End • 6-4 • 225
Wilmington, N.C. (New Hanover)
Considered one of the top tight ends in the country – ranks No. 17 by Scout.com and No. 19 by 247sports.com • Ranked the No. 19 player in North Carolina by 247sports.com • Senior captain who helped lead New Hanover to an 12-3 mark as a senior and a deep run in the state playoffs • New Hanover advanced to the semifinals of the 4A playoffs before falling to Greenville Rose • Recorded 61 receptions for 933 yards and nine touchdowns • Also had two rushing touchdowns and threw one • Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl team • Named the Wilmington Star-News All-Area offensive player of the year • Coached by Earl Smith • Son of Louise and David Walston • Birthday is Jan. 20.
Myles Wolfolk
Defensive Back • 6-0 • 190
Upper Marlboro, Md. (Henry A. Wise)
Considered the No. 9 cornerback in the East by Scout.com • Rated the No. 14 player in Maryland and the No. 41 cornerback nationally by Rivals.com • Helped lead Wise to an undefeated 14-0 season and a victory in the MAA Class 4A Championship • Played both wide receiver and defensive back • Led Wise with eight interceptions • Also broke up six passes and made 32 tackles • Caught 44 passes for 767 yards and 15 touchdowns • Named the Rivals Defensive Back of the Year in Maryland • First-team All-Metro and first-team all-state at defensive back • Coached by DaLawn Parrish • Son of Charlotte and Kevin Wolfolk • Birthday is June 20.
