THREE-YEAR LETTERMAN - One of the most improved players from a year ago and continued to impress in spring drills…emerged as a big-play receiver toward the end of last season…slated to be a starting wideout in the pro-set offense again…should be one to watch with more experience and confidence heading into the season…could contend for all-conference honors.
2010 - Converted to wide receiver before the 2010 season and emerged as a top receiver on the team by year's end…finished with 17 receptions which tied for fifth most on the team and led the team in yards per catch with 14.2…caught 12 of his 17 passes over the last five games of 2010…caught a season-high four passes for 31 yards and an acrobatic 12-yard snag over a defender for a score against Old Dominion November 14…caught three passes for 49 yards and a touchdown in season finale against Gardner-Webb…also caught three passes for 51 yards at Charleston Southern…had longest reception of 36 yards against Virginia…caught a pass for 30 yards against Army.
2009 - Saw action in 11 games and lettered for the second time…played mostly reserve secondary and special teams…posted 13 tackles on the season with six solo stops…saw the most action against Charleston Southern with 33 plays and also had two tackles and two assists…had one tackle for loss for 16 yards against Gardner-Webb.
2008 - Lettered for the first time after playing in all 11 games in the secondary and on special teams...compiled nine tackles with seven solos...saw his most action against William & Mary in week two...made a season-high three tackles against William & Mary and had a pass break-up against Chowan.
2007 - Moved from quarterback/wide receiver to defense in fall camp and worked out in the secondary...did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL - A graduate of Martinsville High School in Martinsville, Va...captain of both football and basketball teams...All-Piedmont District First Team as a Quarterback and Defensive Back...Second Team All-Region Quarterback...All-Timesland Defensive Back... Honorable Mention All-State...2006 Piedmont District and Regional Champion Track & Field...leading rebounder for 2005-2006 State Championship Basketball Team...as a senior, completed 60 of 95 pass attempts for 854 yards, throwing seven TD; also rushed for 800 yards on 95 attempts, while making 40 tackles and two INT on defense...mentor at Martinsville Middle School...Honor Roll Student.
PERSONAL - Full name is Tracy Michael Hairston...Psychology major.
