John Ferranto

Position:
Offensive Tackle
Height:
6-6
Weight:
300
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Burlington, N.J.
High School:
Township

Pronounced fuhr-ANN-toe.

2016 - Senior Season
Missed his senior year after tearing his left pectoral muscle in workouts prior to the season.

2015 - Junior Season
Played in 12 games and made four starts at left tackle against Illinois, Delaware, Georgia Tech and Wake Forest • Saw action on 433 snaps in the regular season, including a season-high 78 in the win over Delaware • Part of an offensive line that was named to a Joe Moore Award semifinalist, a new award that recognizes the best o-line play in the country • Offensive line paved the way for Elijah Hood to rush for more than 1,300 yards and Marquise Williams to run for more than 850 yards • Had a season-high seven knockdown blocks in the win over Wake Forest • Played 52 snaps, did not have any missed assignments and had two knockdown blocks in the win over Illinois • Missed the first two games with an injury.

2014 – Sophomore Season
Started all 13 games at left tackle • Played more snaps than any other player on the team, averaging more than 80 per game • Graded out at 81 percent on the season • Had his best performance in Carolina's 45-20 victory at No. 25 Duke • Graded out at 95 percent and had six knockdowns against the Blue Devils • Played 99 snaps and graded out at 84 percent in the 48-43 win over Georgia Tech • Although the play did not count because of a penalty, he scored a memorable two-point conversion when he caught a pass from QB Marquise Williams and leaped over a Yellow Jacket defender • The play was nullified due to an illegal block • Played 96 snaps at Notre Dame • Had a team-best 17 knockdown blocks in the win over San Diego State • Was the Tar Heels' best performer at ECU with an 88 percent grade • Had seven knockdowns in the win over Pitt as Carolina rushed for 238 yards.

2013 - Redshirt Freshman Season
Appeared in 10 games on the offensive line and on special teams • Saw his most extensive playing time of the season against Cincinnati in the Belk Bowl victory after starter James Hurst went down with a leg injury • Graded out at 90 percent with a pair of knockdowns against Old Dominion • Played 14 snaps in the win over Virginia • Made his first career appearance on the offensive line against Miami • Redshirted in 2012.

Township High School
Considered one of the top eight offensive linemen in New Jersey by NJVarsity.com • Played both offensive line and defensive line at Burlington Township High School • Competed the first two years on defensive line, but moved to left tackle as a senior • Selected first-team All-South Jersey by Philadelphia Inquirer and first-team All-Area by Camden Courier Post • Named to the All-Group 3 team • Key part of an offensive line that paved the way for 1,900 yards rushing and a 7-3 record • Also is expected to compete as a deep snapper in college • Was named the MVP of the New Jersey Ultimate 100 as a defensive lineman • Put on 50 pounds after his freshman year of high school • Also competed in track and field • Two-time second-team all-conference • Academic all-county • Coached by Tom Maderia.

Personal
Son of Julie and John Ferranto • Born Nov. 16 • Nickname is “T-Bird” • Would most like to play for the Philadelphia Eagles • The car he would most like to own is a 2001 Chevy Silverado • His favorite possession is his scooter • Favorite food is zebra cakes • Wears No. 77 because he was 77 inches tall when he received it • People say he looks like musician Dave Grohl • Would like to visit California • Would most like to guest star on the reality show “Jersey Shore” • Exercise and sport science major.