Eric Smalls Class: Graduated Hometown: Raleigh, NC High School: Southeast Raleigh Last College: Catawba Height / Weight: 6-0 / 298 Position: DL Major: Finance

2007 - JUNIOR SEASON: Recorded 14 total tackles (5 solo), including 3.5 tackles for a loss of 19 yards with 2.5 sacks (2 solo) for a loss of 15 yards. Added a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Amassed season-high five tackles, including a hit for a loss, versus Presbyterian (Sept. 29). Collected two sacks and a forced fumble at Savannah State (Oct. 20).

TRANSFER: Transferred to NCCU from Catawba College.

SOUTHEAST RALEIGH HIGH SCHOOL: Selected three-time All-Conference and All-State. Voted TAAC Defensive Player of the Year and Wake County Athlete of the Year. Left as school's all-time leading tackler with more than 300 career tackles. Two-time state champion in the shot put.

PERSONAL: Born July 31, 1986 in Clarksville, Tennessee. Parents are Everett Smalls and Veronica Harris. Finance major at NCCU. Two-time CIAA Champion in shot put (2006, 2007) and discus throw (2006, 2007).