University of North Carolina Athletics
2021 Football Roster

Jersey Number 97
Alex Nobles
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-1.75
- Weight:
- 250
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Rocky Mount, N.C.
- High School:
- Nash Central
2021 – Junior Season
Appeared in nine games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker • Made one tackle against Wofford • Blocked a kick at NC State.
2019 – Redshirt Freshman Season
A valuable squad member who added depth along the defensive line • Redshirted in 2018.Nash Central High School
A three-year varsity player, who was twice named Defensive Player of the Year in the conference • A three-time all-conference and all-area performer • Served as a team captain all three years • Tallied 264 tackles, 40 TFL, five forced fumbles and an INT during his prep career • Recorded 118 tackles, 16 TFL and three forced fumbles as a senior • Notched 113 tackles, 16 TFL, and two forced fumbles as a junior • Added 33 tackles and five TFL as a sophomore • Also competed in track and field and wrestling • Earned all-conference and all-area honors in track and field • Was a four-time Academic Honor Roll honoree • Coached by Christopher Lee and Ricardo Jerome.Personal
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