Darius Massenburg

Position:
Defensive End
Height:
6-4
Weight:
300
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Roanoke Rapids, NC
High School:
Roanoke Rapids/Hargrave M.A.

Broke a bone in his wrist during the offseason and will not participate in the spring.

2007: Played in eight games • Saw his most extensive action early in the season, including a season-high 40 plays against James Madison • Had one tackle at Wake Forest • Posted one assist in the Miami victory • Had one tackle at Virginia Tech • Posted one stop at No. 23 USF • Had two tackles vs. Virginia • Posted one tackle in the loss at ECU • One of 21 freshmen to see action in the Tar Heels' 37-14 victory over James Madison • Posted four tackles, including three solo stops, and had one tackle for loss, one pass breakup and one quarterback hurry.

Roanoke Rapids High School/Hargrave Military Academy
Played at Hargrave Military Academy in 2005 • Named first-team all-state by the Associated Press and NCPreps.com • Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl Team • Ranked the No. 15 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep and The Charlotte Observer • Ranked among the top 30 in North Carolina by Rivals.com • As a senior, had 68 tackles, seven sacks, four blocked punts, one interception and two fumble recoveries • Also had three receptions for 71 yards and two touchdowns • Tow-time team defensive MVP • Named the Northern Carolina Conference Lineman of the Year in 2004 • Earned all-area and all-conference honors as a junior and senior • Had 118 tackles and three punt blocks as a junior • Posted 103 tackles, four interceptions and three fumble recoveries as a sophomore • Finished his career with 284 tackles, seven blocked punts and five interceptions • Roanoke Valley Defensive Player of the Year in 2003 • Coached by Tim Bennett • Three-time all-conference basketball player • 2004 Homecoming King.

Personal
Son of Tina Debro • Born June 19, 1987 • Enrolled in the General College.