Reggie Wilkins

Position:
Wide Receiver
Height:
5-10
Weight:
175
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Shelby, N.C.
High School:
Crest

Speedster who will look to return to form after missing the entire 2012 season due to injury • Will compete for playing time at wide receiver and kick returner.

2011 – Redshirt Freshman Season
Played in five games • Finished the season with four catches for 53 yards and a touchdown • Had two receptions for 22 yards and a touchdown against Miami • Recorded two receptions for 31 yards at Clemson • Had one rush for nine yards vs. James Madison • Also completed a 36-yard pass in the win over Virginia • Suffered a high ankle sprain in the Clemson game and missed the final five games of the year • Redshirted in 2010.

Crest High School
Member of North Carolina’s Shrine Bowl Team • Played primarily quarterback in high school, but is expected to transition to wide receiver in college • Had two catches in the Shrine Bowl and took home the award as the fastest player at the all-star game • Ranked as one of the top 100 cornerbacks in the country by Scout.com, but is expected to play wide receiver at UNC • Rushed for 792 yards and eight touchdowns while passing for 392 yards and another four scores as a senior • Coached by Roy Kirby.

Personal
Son of Vicki Wilkins • His brother, Rickie Wilkins, is his legal guardian • Full name is Reggie Maurice Wilkins • Born Nov. 18, 1990 • African and Afro-American studies and sociology double major • Favorite NFL team is the Philadelphia Eagles • Favorite musical artist is Lil Boosie • Nickname is “Chief” or “Juice.”