Jupiter Wilson

Position:
Offensive Tackle
Height:
6-2
Weight:
300
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Chesapeake, Va.
High School:
Hickory

2002: Played in all 12 games and started eight at left guard • Started the first seven games of the season • Played 670 snaps, including a season-high 88 snaps in the win at Syracuse • Averaged 56 snaps per game.

2001 • Sophomore Season
One of three sophomores on the offensive line • Played in 12 games, starting 11, including the Peach Bowl • Missed only the ECU game because of injury • Had his best game of the season against Clemson as Carolina piled up 219 yards rushing and 425 yards of offense • Played a season-high 83 snaps at NC State • Played on 677 snaps, an average of 62 per game.

2000 • Freshman Season
Played in seven games as the top back-up at right guard • Played 134 snaps • Saw his most extensive action (58 snaps) at Virginia • Played 20 snaps vs. Tulsa and 22 at Florida State • Had three knock down blocks.

Hickory High School
Honorable mention All-USA Today selection • Honors student who played offensive guard and on the defensive line • Coached by Joey Habit at Hickory High School • Made 68 pancake blocks as a senior • Also led the defensive line with 72 tackles and had eight quarterback sacks • Opened holes for a running game that set the district yardage record in just seven games • Started three years in basketball.

Personal
Born Jupiter Dennell Wilson on Dec. 6, 1981 in Chesapeake, Va. • Favorite athlete is Chris Webber • Enjoys playing the drums, going to church and hanging out with friends • Favorite food is cajun shrimp pasta • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the St. Louis Rams • Favorite former Tar Heel football player is Ryan Carfley • Best friend on another team is Brian Smith (William & Mary) • Would like to switch places for a day with Tiger Woods • Greatest athletic moment was winning the Peach Bowl • Career goals are to graduate, teach math in high school and/or play in the NFL • Has worked on his intensity and toughness since coming to UNC • Sings in his church’s gospel choir • Earliest football memory was playing quarterback in flag football • Teaches Sunday School for adults at his church • Wears No. 71 because it was his number in high school • Majoring in exercise and sports science.