Brandon Ellerbe cleared by NCAA

Posted Aug 10, 2011
UNC freshman defensive back Brandon Ellerbe has been cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse, and will be taking part in his first practice with the Tar Heels on Thursday. The Wadesboro (N.C.) Anson County standout had a class that had to be cleared at the last second by the NCAA, but he’s now all set and he completes North Carolina’s freshman class. (Rivals.com)

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