Trase Jones

Position:
Place-Kicker/Punter
Weight:
null
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Roanoke Rapids, N.C.
High School:
Roanoke Rapids

Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2007 season • Is Carolina's starting holder, but also has experience as a punt returner and is the Tar Heels' backup place-kicker • Has not misplaced a hold in two seasons • Made a great catch and hold on Casey Barth's game-winning 21-yard field goal as time expired in Carolina's 20-17 victory at Virginia Tech in 2009 • Became Carolina's punt returner in the middle of the 2008 season after Brandon Tate was injured in the Notre Dame game • Had five returns for 36 yards, including a long of 12 yards • Had one kickoff return for 15 yards.

Roanoke Rapids High School
Played football for Tim Bennett at Roanoke Rapids High School • Four-year letterwinner who earned all-conference honors every season • Also a four-time all-county and all-area selection • Played in North Carolina East-West all-star game • Played quarterback and was the place-kicker • Was among Rivals.com top 10 athletes in North Carolina in his junior year • Also played basketball, baseball and soccer • Three-time all-conference selection in basketball as a shooting guard • Led the conference in scoring • Played on a traveling soccer and baseball team.

Personal
Born Thomas Ray Jones III on Oct. 9, 1988 • Son of Gwen and Tommy Jones • His cousin, Emily Mohorn, was a cheerleader at Carolina • People say he looks like actor Paul Walker • Wants to visit the Virgin Islands • Listens to music and wears the same undershirt for every game • Likes to play basketball • New Year's resolution was to become stronger • Enjoys playing basketball with his teammates on off days • Favorite NFL team is the Miami Dolphins • Exercise and sport science major • His parents have had the biggest impact on his life.