Chris Ripberger

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-11
Weight:
190
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Greensboro, N.C.
High School:
Northern Guilford

Joined the program as a walk-on prior to the 2014 season • Three-year starter at outside linebacker for Northern Guilford • Also played running back • As a senior, posted 80 tackles, 20 for loss, two interceptions, two forced fumbles on defense and had 82 carries for 517 yards, 23 receptions for 318 yards, 16 total TDs on offense • Was the mid-state 3-A Defensive Player of the Year, and earned first-team All-Area honors on defense • Helped lead his team to three consecutive state championships • Was an AP Scholar of Distinction, National Honors Society member, and Corrigan/Faircloth Scholarship Recipient • Exercise and sport science major • Nickname is “Rip” • If he could choose an NFL team to play for, it would be the Panthers • People say he looks like every redhead ever • Favorite TV show is “The Office” • Favorite food is steak • Favorite off-day activity is golfing • If he could guest star on a reality TV show, it would be “Survivor” • Favorite class at UNC is chemistry • Dream job is to be a physical therapist • Birthday is March 7 • Son of Carl and Kimberly Ripberger.