Pete Proukou

Height:
5-11
Weight:
228
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Burgaw, N.C.
High School:
New Hanover

A walk-on whose enthusiasm, dedication and hard work has resulted in a roster position ... Officially joined the ECU program during the fall of 2005 ... Will enter redshirt freshman season looking for position on the two-deep at linebacker but most likely should find playing time as a member of the special teams unit ... Logged three tackles (one solo) during the '06 Purple-Gold Spring Game.

2005: Redshirted during initial year in Pirate program ... Lauded for contributions and efforts as scout team member ... Appeared to gain a quick knowledge of defensive setup and philosophy.

High School: A three-year letterman and two-year team captain for coach John Fitz at New Hanover High School (Wilmington) ... Earned all-conference and all-area honors as a senior after booking 137 tackles, three forced fumbles, two recovered fumbles and one interception to lead the Wildcats to a 6-5 record ... Added 87 stops, two picks, a forced fumble and a recovery during junior season (7-5 record) ... Opened varsity prep career with 58 tackles as a sophomore ... Scored a combined three defensive touchdowns ... Also lettered three times in track (shot put) ... Excelled in classroom as well with placement on "A&B Honor Roll" all four years.

Personal: Full name is Peter Joseph Proukou ... Born August 31, 1987 at Jamestown, N.Y. ... Major is finance with a minor in communications ... Twin brother is a decathlete on the UNC Wilmington track team ... Hobbies include golf and watching all sports.