Ryan Salone

TCU

Aug 29 (Sat)

Noon

Position:
Strong Safety
Height:
5-11
Weight:
183
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Fayetteville, N.C.
High School:
Jack Britt

Joined the team as a walk-on in 2003 • Played for coach Richard Bailey at Jack Britt High School • Named all-conference as a senior and honorable mention all-conference as a junior • Son of Patricia Salone-Mendinghall and Mark Mendinghall • Born Ryan Jamarr Salone on December 29, 1985 • Favorite food is seafood • Favorite athlete is Charles Woodson • Enjoys playing chess and pool • Would like to switch places for a day with Charles Woodson • Says the best thing about being a football player at Carolina is "the brotherhood I have with my teammates" • Favorite former UNC player is Dre' Bly • His father ran track at Michigan • Exercise and sports science major.