Bunting, Tar Heels appear to win instate recruiting battle

Posted Feb 2, 2006

After a pair of high-profile changes-of-heart in recent years, the Tar Heels picked up defensive lineman Aleric Mullins of East Wake High School on Wednesday to cap what was already an impressive instate recruiting haul. The Tar Heels finished with 17 players from North Carolina in the 28-player class, earning a top-25 national ranking from Scout.com. (Lexington Dispatch)

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