Devllen Bullard

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-1
Weight:
232
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Red Springs, N.C.
High School:
Purnell-Swett

2002: Played in the first 10 games of the season mainly on special teams • Also saw time as a reserve linebacker • Had a season-high three tackles at Wake Forest • Also had tackles against Miami and Texas.

2001: Started the season slowly after injuring his knee in the second week of spring practice • Had minor knee surgery later in the season and missed the SMU game and the Peach Bowl • Played in 11 regular-season games, primarily on special teams • Saw action on 58 snaps • Redshirted in 2000.One of the hardest hitting linebackers on the team • Was slowed by a dislocated knee cap last year • Should contribute at linebacker, a thin position for the Tar Heels this season, and on special teams.

Purnell-Swett High School
Played for Coach Walt Locklear • Made 145 tackles as a senior inside linebacker • Played for North Carolina in the annual Shrine Bowl • Was named the County Defensive Player of the Year • First-team All-Southeastern 4-A Conference and first-team All-Robeson County • Had 121 tackles, including four sacks, as a junior • Was in the top 10 percent academically in his class • He also played two seasons at Red Springs High School.

Personal
Born October 23, 1981 • Favorite athlete is Zach Thomas • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the Washington Redskins • Favorite former Carolina football player is Brian Simmons • Has always been his dream to play for Carolina • Career goals are to graduate and play pro football • Is a Native American (Lumbee) • Says the best word to describe him is “quiet” • Greatest athletic moment was playing against Florida State in Carolina’s 41-9 victory in 2001 • Wants to improve his strength • Majoring in communications.