Ty Linton

Position:
Linebacker
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
Charlotte Christian

Two-sport star in football and baseball who also plans to play baseball for the Tar Heels • Ranked the No. 11 prospect in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Considered the No. 11 inside linebacker in the country by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming • Ranked the No. 25 player in North Carolina and the No. 63 linebacker in the country according to Rivals.com • Is ranked 20th in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Ranked the No. 27 outside linebacker in the country by ESPN.com • Started on both sides of the ball and helped lead Charlotte Christian to the NCSIAA 11-man Division I championship game • Named to the NCISAA Division I all-state team three times • Recorded 12 sacks on defense • Ran for 542 yards and seven touchdowns on 118 carries on offense • Coached by Jason Estep in football • Helped lead Christian to the baseball NCISSA 3A state championship as a junior • Son of Maria and Jim Linton • Born Jan. 7, 1991.