UNC Tight End Carl Tucker Named To Mackey Watch List

Posted Jul 20, 2018
The 2018 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List has been released and UNC junior Carl Tucker is among those under consideration. Given annually to the most outstanding college tight end, the Mackey Award winner will be announced December 5, 2018. Tucker has shown a knack for big plays, averaging more than 15 yards per catch for his career. (GoHeels.com)

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