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• Kentwan Balmer, who played college football at the University of North Carolina is considered to be one of the top draft picks in the 2008 NFL Draft. In his senior year, he moved to the position of left defensive tackle, from the position of right defensive tackle.

• High school highlights

  Balmer played at Weldon High School in North Carolina under the head coach Grady Williams. As a junior he registered 103 tackles, 11 sacks and one touchdown.

• College Days

  Balmer played for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 2004 through 2007, and played in about 30 games in three seasons. Out of the 30 games played Balmer started in 11 games.

• Draft prospects soaring

  Balmer is considered to be one of the top defensive tackle prospects for the 2008 NFL Draft. Balmer is projected by most mock drafts to be taken in the middle to late portion of the first round of the draft.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: October 15, 1986
  2. Birthplace: Weldon, North Carolina
  3. Attended Weldon High School
  4. Height: 6' 5"
  5. Weight: 295 lbs
  6. College: University of North Carolina
  7. Position: Defensive tackle
  8. College Debut: 2004
  9. College number worn: 90

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