Anthony Orr

Height:
6-2
Weight:
353
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Charlotte
High School:
Louisburg
Major:
Communication

Provides a physically-imposing and strong presence to the middle of the Pirates' defensive line … Projected as a depth provider at the nose tackle position behind Demetri McGill and Justin Brown to open preseason camp … Originally earned roster position as a walk-on during fall camp in 2015 and ultimately experienced action toward the latter half of the season … Contributed one tackle during the first spring scrimmage on April 9 before adding another stop in the Purple-Gold Game on April 16 … Turned in impressive strength totals during spring testing period .. Racked up 29 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press (overall top lift was 425) to go along with a 595-pound back squat and a push jerk of 318.

2015: Played in four games during initial season on ECU roster … Was quickly elevated to depth chart status after arriving as a walk-on during the preseason … Experienced action in contests against Tulsa, USF, UCF and Cincinnati, but did not record any defensive statistics.

Junior College: Initiated collegiate career at Louisburg (N.C.) College, playing on the Hurricanes' defensive line as a freshman and sophomore … Tallied 21 tackles (14 solo) and one sack in 2014 … Logged four stops each in contests vs. Lackawanna and ASA New York, while collecting three in a matchup vs. Fork Union … Posted only sack against N.C. Wesleyan's JV squad … Booked 18 hits (13 solo) and six sacks (-7 yards) as a rookie in 2013 … Collected a season-high four vs. Dean College and netted three each against Fork Union, Monroe, ASA New York and Gray Military … Led Hurricanes' defense in tilt vs. Gray with a trio of quarterback drops … Selected to all-region and all-conference squads each year at LC … Originally committed to play at North Carolina Central following junior college action.

High School: A four-year letterman and team captain at Hopewell High School … An all-conference performer as a senior after logging 59 tackles, 13.0 TFLs and five sacks … Credited with 72 stops, including 10 for lost yardage, and seven sacks during junior season.

Personal: Full name is Anthony Dawon Orr … Born June 27, 1994 at Charlotte, N.C. … Major is communications.