Ronald Brewer

Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-6
Weight:
155
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Chesapeake, Va.
High School:
Indian River

Walk-on who earned a scholarship from the coaching staff following the spring.

At Carolina
Inspirational team leader who played in seven regular-season games and the Peach Bowl in 2001, primarily on special teams • Participated on 72 snaps • Made three tackles in 2001 • Saw action on 27 snaps in 2000 and played in games against NC State, Clemson, Virginia and Pittsburgh, mainly on special teams • Joined the Tar Heels as a walk-on in the fall 1999.

Indian River High School
Played running back, defensive back and linebacker for four seasons at Indian River High School in Chesapeake, Va. • Played for Coach Bob Parker • Was named the team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior • Had 40 tackles and two interceptions as a senior • Also ran track for four years.

Pesonal
Born Ronald Lewis Brewer Jr. on Oct. 24, 1981 in Portsmouth, Va. • Favorite athlete is Cris Carter • Favorite Carolina football player (not including current teammates) is Greg Ellis • Best friend on another football team is Jamaine Winborne of Virginia • After college he would like to become a physical therapist • Likes listening to gospel music, playing video games and cooking • Says the word that best describes him is “heart” • Favorite saying is “keep it real” • Greatest moment in his athletic career was playing in the Peach Bowl • Best advice he received was to “praise God” • Goal this year is to block a couple of punts • Also involved with Waymaker Christian Fellowship, Bible Study and Alpha Iota Omega Christian brotherhood • Majoring in exercise and sports science.