Clay Roberson

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-1
Weight:
231
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Bethel, N.C.
High School:
North Pitt

2002: Played in all 12 games and started at linebacker against NC State and Wake Forest • Also played on special teams • Finished the season with nine tackles, including four solo and five assists • Had a career-high five tackles (2 solo, 3 assists) against the Wolfpack • Had two tackles against Wake Forest • Made two stops against Texas.

2001 • Sophomore Season
Played in all 13 games, including the Peach Bowl, primarily on special teams • Saw action on 110 snaps • Played a season-high 22 snaps vs. Duke.

2000 • Freshman Season
Played in the final seven games of the season, primarily on special teams • Also used as a reserve linebacker • Played 52 snaps • Played a season-high 18 snaps against NC State • Had three tackles for the season.

North Pitt High School
Two-time all-conference and all-area selection • Played defensive end, linebacker and fullback for Coach Ken Whitehurst at North Pitt • Led his team to an 8-2 record and the first round of the state playoffs in 1998 • Had 18 quarterback sacks as a senior • Team won the conference championship • Started for three years • Two-time conference champion in the 300 meter hurdles • Regional and conference champ in the long jump.

Personal
Born Johnny Clayton Roberson Jr. on March 10, 1981, in Bethel, N.C. • Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan • Likes to make ceramics • Favorite former Carolina football player is Brian Simmons • Favorite musical entertainer is Aaliyah • Would like to switch places for a day with Coach Bunting • His brother, Aaron, ran track for Columbia University • Worked as a intern in the Research Triangle Park this summer • Plays the trumpet • Majoring in exercise and sports science.