Michael Steinbacher

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-2
Weight:
220
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Concord, N.C.
High School:
J.M. Robinson

Joined the team as a walk-on in 2013 • Played linebacker for four seasons at JM Robinson High School in Concord • Twice earned all-conference honors and was a two-time team captain • Posted 150 tackles and three interceptions as a senior • Had 120 tackles and intercepted a pass as a junior • Ranked in the top 10 percent in his graduating class and was editor of the school newspaper • Best class he has taken at UNC thus far is Ancient History • Favorite possession is his Jeep • People say he looks like teammate Daniel Downing • Would like to guest star on "Jersey Shore" • Dream job is to be a doctor • Born Michael Eric Steinbacher on Oct. 12 • Son of Steve and Erika Steinbacher • His father, Steve, was a four-year football letterman at UNC from 1985-88 • His uncle, Rick, lettered four years at UNC from 1990-93, and is currently a Senior Associate Athletic Director with the Tar Heels • Born in Seattle.