Stanton Truitt

Position:
Tailback
Height:
5-9
Weight:
185
Class:
Graduate Student
Hometown:
Atlanta, Ga.
High School:
Monroe Area

Graduate transfer who joined the Tar Heels in March, 2017 • Has two years of eligibility remaining (2017, 2018)

2016: Ran for 187 yards and two touchdowns on 31 carries and caught seven passes for 100 yards and another touchdown • Had his best game in a win over Arkansas with three touchdowns, including two rushing scores and one receiving • Rushed eight time for 78 yards and caught a 45-yard TD pass against the Razorbacks • Rushed for 32 yards on four carries in a win at Mississippi State • Caught two passes for 17 yards against Clemson.

2015: Reserve wide receiver • Had a 13-yard reception at LSU • Started against Mississippi State and Arkansas • Missed Ole Miss game with shoulder injury, requiring surgery.

2014: Saw action against Louisiana Tech and LSU • Had one catch for 12 yards against LA Tech • Had one reception against LSU • Missed rest of season due to injury and medically redshirted.

High School: Versatile offensive prospect with a number of skills • Graduated early and enrolled at Auburn in January • Rushed for 1,551 yards, 24 TD at QB for the 11-1 Purple Hurricanes • High school coach was Matt Fligg • Region 8 and Monroe Area athlete of the year, all-state honorable mention • Member of state champion 4x100 relay team • Rivals No. 16 WR • 247sports No. 17 WR • Scout Top 70 WR • ESPN No. 24 WR, Top 200 overall • PrepStar Top 20 athlete.

Personal | Birthday is October 29 • Son of Stan Truitt • Father played football at Arkansas and uncle Mike Truitt played at Florida State • Has a brother Daivon Deans (a student at MIT).