The Parade All-American was considered the No. 1 player in North Carolina as a prep after rushing for 20 touchdowns and recording 28 sacks. Saw action in eight games as a true freshman in 2009, making five tackles, two tackles for loss and two sacks. Was suspended for the Meineke Car Care Bowl after taking a swing at a North Carolina State player in the regular-season finale. Started 12-of-13 games at right defensive end (did not start against Rutgers) in ’10, recording 49-13 1⁄2-7 with one pass batted down, one forced fumble and a blocked kick. Saw action in all 13 games in ’11, posting 29-4-2 with two passes batted down. Suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in the Independence Bowl against Missouri and did not participate in Combine drills.

Gets his hands on tackles and creates separation. Flashes ability to get underneath a tackle’s pads and walk him back. Can hold his ground and string plays to the boundary. Runs well and shows deceptive closing speed — can make plays from the backside when he wants to. Moves well laterally and can loop and stunt. Wrap tackler.

Inconsistent. Average eyes, instincts and motor. Competitiveness, intensity and urgency are lacking. Duck-footed — does not gain enough ground with second and third steps. Stiff shoulders. Does not set a hard edge or use his hands violently. Lets his pads rise and gets washed inside. Has underachiever traits. Difficult to coach and will require a lot of extra attention managing him. Immature and egocentric. Average work habits. Durability will require evaluation.

Was relegated to the bench as a junior and suffered a season-ending knee injury in the final game that could force him to begin the season on physically-unable-to-perform list  and leave him undrafted. Coachability concerns could limit opportunity.