Michael Short

Played in four games … recorded 22 tackles during his lone season with the Hokies … also had four TFLs … had five tackles during his Virginia Tech debut against South Carolina … posted 11 tackles in his first career start against Vanderbilt … had four tackles and a sack against Wofford. Played in every game for the Tar Heels … recorded a tackle against Georgia Tech … recorded a season-high five tackles at Duke … recorded a tackle against James Madison … recorded first career tackle against NC Central. Appeared in 13 games on special teams. Three-star prospect ranked as the nation's 111th-best linebacker and the No. 33 player in North Carolina according to the 247Sports Composite … was a team captain … earned all-state, all-conference and conference defensive player of the year honors … also was the team's defensive MVP … was a Shrine Bowl selection … posted 121 tackles, 12 sacks, 26 TFL, 10 hurries, and two INTs as a senior … tallied 93 tackles, six sacks and 21 TFL as a junior … also competed in baseball and the 200 meters and long jump in track and field … a member of the A/B Honor Roll and the All A Honor Roll … coached by Kennedy Tinsley.