Daunte Fields

Position:
Wide Receiver
Height:
6-0
Weight:
165
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Wellington, FL
High School:
Cardinal Newman

Has fully recovered from a broken foot suffered in the second game of his career • Participated in all spring drills • Provides the Tar Heels with good depth at receiver.

2003: Freshman season
Broke his foot in his second career game at NC State and missed the remainder of the regular season • Played against Wisconsin and NC State • Saw action on 16 snaps against the Wolfpack • Redshirted in 2002.

Cardinal Newman High School:
Had 41 catches for 844 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior • Returned two punts for scores and one kickoff for a touchdown • Intercepted four passes and recovered one fumble • Rated the No. 41 prospect in Florida by SuperPrep • Ranked among the Top 100 Florida prospects by the Orlando Sentinel • Attended the same high school as current Tar Heel basketball player Jackie Manuel • Coached by Sam Budnyk • UNC football administrative assistant Nick Schiralli was an assistant coach at Fields' high school in 2001.

Personal:
Born Daunte Lennoard Fields on September 16, 1983 • Nickname is "Slim" • Favorite former football player is Octavus Barnes • Favorite NFL team is Miami • Hobbies including singing and listening to music • Wears No. 3 because it is a single digit • Communications major.