One Of The Top Sophomores In North Carolina: Rodney Dunham

Rodney Dunham is a 4 Star recruit who plays Defensive End at Myers Park High School. Dunham is ranked as the 73rd best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 10 Defensive End in the class as well. In addition, Dunham is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of North Carolina and is listed as the #1 Defensive End in the state of North Carolina. He holds offers from schools such as Georgia, Notre Dame and Michigan.

Who are some role models in your life?

A main role model in my life is my brother.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Chief Keef, Lil Baby, Jdot and Lil Wayne

What are the strengths of your game?

The strengths of my game are my relentlessness, effort, speed and awareness.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory of my career is catching the game sealing interception against South Meck in the Conference Championship Game.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I’ve played against is Eagan Boyer from Hough.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Never be complacent and always have a chip on your shoulder.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could travel anywhere, it would be to Tokyo, Japan.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was 4 years old when I fell in love with the game.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I’d meet Cam Newton.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Being at almost every home game of the Panthers 2015 season.