Shawn Sopoaga Class: Senior Hometown: San Mateo, Calif. High School: San Mateo HS Last College: San Mateo JC Height / Weight: 6-2 / 275 Position: DL Birthdate: 03/05/1984

2005: Saw action in one game ... did not record a tackle.

Prior to UNC: A transfer from San Mateo Junior College in San Mateo, Calif. ... a standout defensive lineman after playing running back in high school ... attended Idaho State University as a freshman before transferring to the junior college ranks.

High School: A 2003 graduate of San Mateo High School ... earned all-league and all-county honors ... named Running Back of the Year and took home his conference's rushing title ... earned all-league and all-county honors in basketball ... earned basketball Player of the Year honors in his conference as well.

Personal: Born March 5, 1984 ... son of Paul and Sharlene Sopoaga ... plans to major in communictions ... nicknamed "Sopo".