University of North Carolina Athletics
2003 Football Roster
Jersey Number 61
Calvin Covington
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 220
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Bronx, N.Y.
- High School:
- Christ School
Joined the Tar Heels as a walk-on prior to the 2001 season.
Christ School
Played defensive back and wide receiver at Christ School in Asheville, N.C. • Named all-state at defensive back and second-team all-area at wide receiver • Voted the team’s MVP • Coached by Todd Rutz • Also competed in basketball and track and field.
Personal
Born Calvin Jemayl Covington on October 27, 1981 in Brooklyn, N.Y. • Majoring in biology • Hobbies include fishing and rock climbing • Favorite athletes are Allen Iverson and Ray Allen • Would have liked to switch places for a day with Booker T. Washington • Favorite movie is Scarface • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the New York Jets.
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