Martel Thatch

Position:
Linebacker
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Greensboro, NC
High School:
Dudley

• Adds depth to the Tar Heel linebacking corps • Has good athleticism and speed.

2006 - Junior Season
Played in nine games and started against Virginia and Wake Forest at outside linebacker • Finished the season with nine tackles, including three solo stops and six assists • Posted a season-high three tackles at Virginia and at Notre Dame.

2005 - Sophomore Season
Played in 10 games, primarily on special teams • Made three tackles, including stops against NC State, Virginia and Boston College.

2004 - Freshman Season
Played in all 12 games primarily on special teams, including the Continental Tire Bowl vs. Boston College • Had two tackles vs. William & Mary.

Dudley High School
Ranked among the top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 19 senior in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Three-year starter at Dudley • Made 91 tackles and picked off nine passes as a junior • Returned three of those interceptions for touchdowns • Helped Dudley go 11-5 in 2002 and reach the class 3-A state championship game, which it lost on a field goal in the final six seconds • Coached by Victor Floyd.

Personal
Son of Ernie and Joyce Thatch • Born on February 10, 1986 • Pretended to be Deion Sanders as a kid • Describes himself as "down to earth" • Would like to switch places for a day with comedian Dave Chappelle • Communications major.