Heels fill holes with '06 class

Johnny White, RB White is rivals.com 12th-ranked player from North Carolina. He is a versatile back with the speed to break upfield and the power to clean up on 3rd and short. White's athleticism and natural running ability surely will help the program in a few years when Ronnie McGill finishes his tenure.

Hakeem Nicks, WR Nicks, a four-star player, according to rivals.com, brings a fresh face and superior size (6-foot-3) to the UNC receiving corps, which was decimated this offseason. In addition to losing Pollock and Wallace Wright to graduation, junior Mike Mason was dismissed from the team for undisclosed reasons.

Deunta Williams, no position This guy's numbers make you think he could do anything. With a 4.4 40-yard-dash, a 36-inch vertical and 22 reps on the bench, Williams has the athleticism to play both sides of the ball at a variety of positions. That speed, power and size probably will lead him to a role as a safety and should have an immediate impact at UNC.

Darrius Massenburg, DE Technically, he was supposed to be a member of the 2005 class, but at the last minute he opted for the prep-school route. He has continued to add size to his 6-foot-4 frame and will continue to fill out in upcoming years. His strong tackling ability and nack to break through the O-line should land him a spot quickly.

Jarrell Miller, LB If there is one guy in this class that has the potential to be among this school's best, it's him. Ranked as the seventh-best inside linebacker by rivals.com, Miller has the ability to make a huge impact in the middle of the field. With a strong athletic frame (6-foot-3, 235 lbs.) to take on bigger players and the speed to drop back into coverage, Miller is the kind of player who has the tools to adjust to any situation. Contact Sam Shepard at swshepar@email.unc.edu.