Linwan Euwell

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-2
Weight:
220
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Pinetops, N.C.
High School:
Southwest Edgecombe

Solid special teams player who may see a larger role on defense after moving from linebacker to defensive end this spring.

2009 - Sophomore Season
Played primarily on special teams and as a reserve linebacker • Returned from injury to play at Georgia Tech • Injured his left knee in the win at Connecticut and did not suit up for ECU game • Had a special teams tackle in the season opener vs. The Citadel.

2008 - Freshman Season
Came back from a devastating knee injury he suffered in 2007 to play in six games on special teams in 2008 • Celebrated his return with a tackle on a kickoff vs. Boston College on his first career play • Redshirted in 2007.

Southwest Edgecombe High School
Ranked the No. 20 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Member of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming's All-Southeast Team • Ranked among the top 30 weakside defensive ends in the country by Rivals • Earned area defensive player of the year honors • Had 78 tackles, 11 sacks and 26 tackles for losses as a senior • Led a defense that limited opponents to 10.5 points and 193.8 total yards • Two-time first-team all-conference • Recorded 98 tackles, 27 tackles for losses and 12 sacks as a junior • Named Defensive Player of the Year by the Rocky Mount Telegram and Wilson Daily News • Coached by Raymond Cobb.

Personal
Son of Elizabeth and Linwood Euwell • Born July 1, 1989 • Nickname is "Linny" • Communications major • Would most like to appear on the reality TV show "College Hill" • Favorite TV show is "Family Guy" • Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is B'Skis • Would most like to play with the New York Jets in the NFL • Would most like to appear on the cover of Vibe • People say he looks like Chris Tucker • Began playing football at the age of 11 because his parents encouraged him to do so • Listens to gospel music before games • Wears No. 55 because its the same number worn by NFL linebacker Joey Porter • Dream job is to coach in the NFL.