Scott Brumett

Position:
Tight End
Height:
6-2
Weight:
252
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Pioneer, TN
High School:
Scott County/ETSU

Enrolled in January 2003 after playing three seasons at East Tennessee State University • Came to Carolina after ETSU eliminated its football program following the 2003 season • Although he was a three-year starting linebacker at ETSU, Brumett switched to tight end during UNC's spring practice and is expected to see significant playing time this fall • Earned "Iron Ram" status in the offseason conditioning program this spring.

2003: Junior season (ETSU)
Compiled 64 tackles, 9.5 tackles for losses, one sack and recovered two fumbles • Had 13 tackles against Georgia Southern • Started all 12 games • Had at least seven tackles in seven of 12 games • Made eight tackles vs. Wofford, including two tackles for losses • Had seven tackles and a fumble recovery vs. Tennessee-Martin • Registered a 4-yard sack vs. Elon.

2002: Sophomore season (ETSU)
Turned in an impressive season, leading the team with 94 tackles • His tackle total ranked seventh in the Southern Conference • Also recorded four tackles for losses, three pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery • Had double-digit tackles in five games this season, including each of the last four contests • Had a career-high 18 tackles against Wofford on Nov. 9.

2001: Freshman Season (ETSU)
Moved into the starting lineup in the last five games of the season • Made 49 stops in 10 games for the Bucs • Picked off one pass, returning it 20 yards for a score against Chattanooga • Recorded one sack at VMI • Finished seventh in tackles • Redshirted in 2000.

Scott County High School:
Gained more than 5,000 yards of total offense in four years • Accounted for 1,880 of total offense and 19 touchdowns during senior season • Rushed for 614 yards on 123 carries with eight touchdowns • Completed 81 passes for 1,259 yards during senior season • As an outside linebacker, he made 15 tackles for loss, two sacks and five interceptions • All-state honors at linebacker in 1999 • All-East Tennessee in 1997, 1998 and 1999 • During junior and senior seasons was the offensive MVP of Region 2-3A • Ran a 4.7 in the 40 • Also excelled in basketball and baseball.

Personal:
Son of Ted and Kathy Brumett • Born Jeffrey Scott Brumett on February 2, 1982 • Pregame ritual is to sit alone and think of plays he can make • Favorite former UNC football player is Lawrence Taylor • Majoring in sociology.