87  Zico Pasut
	Class: Junior Hometown: Charlotte High School: Ardrey Kell Height / Weight: 6-3 / 242 Position: Inside Receiver/Tight End Experience: 2L

Career Statistics

Will open sophomore campaign with a new look and enhanced agility after the loss of approximately 20 pounds from his first-year playing weight ... Expected to add quality depth and compete for a two-deep spot at the "Y" inside receiver position on the offensive unit and should again be a contributor on various special teams squads ... Still remains a sizeable target in the middle of the field for situational roles and possesses the toughness and ability to secure grabs in traffic ... Made one catch for 16 yards in the first spring scrimmage (April 2), but did not record statistics in the second contest a week later ... Closed out drills with two receptions for 11 yards during the Purple-Gold Game on April 16.

2011 Game-by-Game Statistics

2010 Game-by-Game Statistics
2010: A reserve receiver who played in all 13 games as a member of the special teams ... Did not catch any passes, but returned a pair of kickoffs as an "upback" for 17 yards during the season opener versus Tulsa.

2009: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program ... Officially signed with the program in February, 2009 ... Served as a valuable member of the offensive scout team.

High School: Helped play a key role in building the foundation of a new Ardrey Kell program during junior and senior seasons ... In all, earned three letters but led Knights to an 8-5 record and a second-round playoff appearance in 2007 after a one-win campaign a season earlier ... Recorded 26 catches for 308 yards as a junior and was selected to the all-conference unit and All-Charlotte Observer squad ... Also credited with 18 pancake blocks in 2007 for coach Marty Woolbright ... Suffered injury midway through senior year which limited production to seven receptions and 89 yards ... Chosen as team captain ... Also served as a starting defensive tackle as a junior and senior ... Opened prep varsity career with a seven-catch, 150-yard performance as a sophomore ... Among the top 100 tight ends according to ESPN.com ... Prep teammate of current ECU quarterback Brad Wornick ... Picked up three additional letters as an outfielder on Knights' baseball team, leading club to a regional title and state championship appearance in 2008 ... Earned All-Mecklenburg County honors on the diamond.

Personal: Full name is Anthony Alessandro Pasut, but goes by Zico ... Born November 1, 1990 at Charlotte, N.C. ... Son of Holly Pasut ... Major is criminal justice.