Bryan Bethea

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
5-10
Weight:
171
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Fayetteville, NC
High School:
Douglas Byrd

• Versatile defensive back with good speed and strength.

2006 - Junior Season
Played in all 12 games as Carolina's nickel back • Had one tackle and broke up a pass in the win at Duke • Had one tackle and broke up a pass in the victory over NC State • Made two primary tackles and recovered a fumble against Georgia Tech • Had one primary tackle, one assist and a quarterback hurry against Notre Dame • Played, but did not have a tackle against Wake Forest • Had one assisted tackled against Virginia • Recorded three tackles against USF • Had one tackle at Miami • Posted four tackles, all solo, and had a pass breakup against Clemson • Assisted on one tackle against Furman • Made two tackles against Virginia Tech • Played in a reserve role at cornerback against Rutgers • Also played on special teams.

2005 - Sophomore Season
Played in all 11 games and started against Boston College and Maryland • Had 14 tackles, including 10 primary stops and four assists, and broke up two passes • Also played on special teams • Posted a career-high seven tackles in his first career start against Boston College, a 16-14 UNC victory • Had six tackles the following week vs. Maryland • Also had one tackle at Virginia Tech.

2004 - Freshman Season
Played in all 12 games, including the Continental Tire Bowl • Primarily used on special teams • Had four tackles, including three primary stops • Made two tackles at Wake Forest • Redshirted in 2003.

Douglas Byrd High School
Named one of the top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Earned all-region honors from PrepStar • Carried 197 times for 1,277 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior, including 249 yards and three touchdowns in Byrd's 38-8 upset win over Greenville Rose in the second round of the state playoffs • Led the Mid-Southeastern 4-A Conference in rushing as a junior, carrying 199 times for 1,359 yards and 14 touchdowns during the regular season • Rushed 41 times in Byrd's win at undefeated Garner • Also played defensive back • Coached by Bob Paroli.

Personal
Born January 1, 1985 • Son of Jonita and Daren Bethea • Nickname is "OC" • Favorite former Carolina football player is Dre' Bly • Likes to write, perform and produce music • Favorite food is egg rolls • Communications and African-American history major.