| Tristan Dorty |
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2007 (True Freshman):
Redshirted the season.
Background:
The leading defensive vote-getter on the Associated Press' All-North Carolina first team ... Named the 2006 North Piedmont Conference and Rowan County Defensive Player of the Year ... A three-time all-conference selection ... A two-time all-county pick ... Selected to play in the 2006 Shrine Bowl ... Named to the Charlotte Observer's first team ... Played defensive end in high school ... Led the Falcons to a perfect record in the North Piedmont League, an 11-2 season and the state playoffs ... Had 134 tackles as a senior with 24 sacks, 66 quarterback pressures, 40 tackles for loss, seven forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, two tipped passes, two blocked punts and an interception return for a touchdown ... Totaled 70 tackles as a junior with 32 quarterback hurries, 14 sacks and an interception ... Led West Rowan to a 13-1 record in 2005 and the second round of the state playoffs ... Ran a 4.7 40-yard dash ... Coached by Scott Young.
Personal:
Mother is Bridgette Yokley ... Born July 13, 1989 ... Chose Wake Forest over Clemson, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, NC State, Ole Miss, Virginia and Virginia Tech ... Parents are Henry Dorty and Bridgette Yokley.
