Romar Morris Named N.C. Athlete of the Year

Posted May 5, 2011
UNC football signee Romar Morris of Salisbury High School has been named the 2011 Athlete of the Year by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). This is the top athletic award given by the NCHSAA to honor the most outstanding male and female high school athletes in the state. Other Tar Heels that have won the award include Ethan Albright ('89), Na Brown ('95), Tyrell Godwin ('97), Julius Peppers ('98), Kendric Burney ('06) and Kareem Martin ('10). (Inside Carolina)

Related: Football Recruiting, Recruiting Board

Georgia QB transfer Jaden Rashada to visit UNC on Wednesday
North Carolina just added a transfer portal quarterback in South Alabama's Gio Lopez, but the Tar Heels may not be done revamping their quarterback position...
Mon Apr 21, 2025

Michigan Transfer Running Back Benjamin Hall Commits To UNC Football
Michigan running back transfer Benjamin Hall committed to UNC on Monday. Hall, a 5-foot-11, 235-pounder, has three seasons remaining. He red-shirted in 2023 after playing...
Mon Apr 21, 2025

Maryland DL transfer Lavon Johnson signs with Texas hours after signing with North Carolina
On Friday, Maryland transfer defensive lineman Lavon Johnson signed a contract with North Carolina. However, later in the day, Johnson signed with Texas instead, per...
Sun Apr 20, 2025

Texas football lands DL Lavon Johnson despite commitment to Bill Belichick, UNC earlier in day
Texas football bolstered its trenches on Friday, landing a commitment from Maryland defensive lineman Lavon Johnson out of the transfer portal. Johnson committed to North...
Fri Apr 18, 2025