Kevin Sergent

Position:
Tight End
Height:
6-3
Weight:
248
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Huntington, W. Va.
High School:
Huntington

Joined the Tar Heels as a walk-on last fall.

Huntington High School
Played for Coach Bob Sang • Lettered four years in football and basketball • Played tight end, defensive end, defensive tackle, kicker and punter • Was first-team all-conference in football and honorable mention all-state • Named to the Herald-Dispatch’s Elite 11 Players to Watch • Had 20 receptions for 430 yards and three touchdowns as a senior and 13 catches for 250 yards and two touchdowns as a junior • Earned honorable mention all-conference honors as a junior and special honorable mention honors as a senior in basketball • Averaged 10.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game • Member of the Beta Club, National Honor Society, FCA, Spirit Crew, MU Alpha Theta and Eagle Scouts • Attended Boys’ State.

Personal
Born Kevin Grant Sergent Jr. on April 26, 1982, in Huntington, W.Va. • Likes to play video games, golf, camp and work out • Favorite singer is Garth Brooks • Favorite movie is Braveheart • Favorite athlete is Barry Bonds • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the San Francisco 49ers • Best friend on another team is Sam Miller (Elon) • First thought of Coach Bunting: “What an intense man.” • Would like to switch places for a day with Tiger Woods • Chose Carolina because of the great combination of academics and athletics • His father played football at Marshall • Career goal is to be a doctor • Wants to increase his strength and speed • Plays the piano • Enrolled in the General College.