University of North Carolina Athletics
Ratliff, Tucker Sign Scholarship Agreements
August 1, 2014 | Football
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The University of North Carolina has signed scholarship agreements with two football student-athletes who will enroll in January, 2015, upon completion of their high school degree. They are quarterback Anthony Ratliff and athlete Carl Tucker.
Ratliff is 6-1, 195-pount dual threat quarterback from Matthews, North Carolina, where he attends Butler High School. In his first year as the starter in 2013, he helped lead the Bulldogs to an 11-win season and a spot in the 4-AA Western Regional final. He is ranked the No. 13 dual-threat quarterback in the country.
Tucker, a native of Cornelius, North Carolina, attends Hough High School. He is a versatile player who has seen playing time at wide receiver and tight end. Tucker is ranked the No. 4 tight end in the country by ESPN.com and the No. 9 player in North Carolina.
Biographical sketches
Carl Tucker
Athlete • 6-2 • 220
Cornelius, N.C. (Hough)
Ranked the No. 22 athlete in the country and the No. 17 player in North Carolina by 247sports.com • Member of the ESPN 300 as the No. 270 player in the country • Ranked the No. 4 tight end in the country by ESPN.com and the No. 9 player in North Carolina • Coached by Miles Aldridge at Hough.
Anthony Ratliff
Quarterback • 6-1 • 195
Matthews, N.C. (Butler)
Rated the No. 13 dual-threat quarterback in the country by Rivals • Also considered the No. 11 player in the state of North Carolina • In his first season as a full-time starter, threw for 2,558 yards and 34 touchdowns as a junior • Also ran the ball 195 times for 1,655 yards and 20 touchdowns • Plays for Brian Hales at Butler High School • Helped lead the Bulldogs to 11 wins and a spot in the 4-AA Western Regional final • Coached by Brian Hales.
