Rock Wells

Position:
Tight End
Height:
6-3
Weight:
243
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Clinton, NC
High School:
Clinton

At Carolina
Played in six games primarily on special teams and as a reserve tight end in 2006 • Had a seven-yard reception against Virginia Tech in 2006 • Played in seven games as a reserve tight end in 2005 • Joined the team as a walk-on in 2003 • Set the UNC record in the vertical jump (34.5") by a tight end.

Clinton High School
Played for coach Bob Lewis at Clinton High School • Was a starter on offense and defense for three years • Earned all-conference honors and all-region honors three times • Played in two state championship games and helped Clinton win the state title in 2002 • Had 438 career tackles and 16 touchdowns • Played basketball for four years and was the team captain and team MVP as a senior • Averaged over 15 points per game • Favorite TV show is American Idol • Enjoys saltwater fishing • Says the words to describe him are "determined and motivated" • Favorite athlete is Jeremy Shockey • Favorite NFL team is Miami.

Personal
His father, Terry, lettered on the UNC football team in 1974 • Son of Gail and Terry Wells • Born Rockford Maynard Wells on January 1, 1985 • Management and society major.