UNC Tight End Carl Tucker Named To Mackey Award Watch List

Posted Jul 19, 2019
North Carolina senior tight end Carl Tucker has been selected to the John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List for the second successive season, as announced on Friday. From Concord, N.C., Tucker recorded 16 receptions for 265 yards and two touchdowns for the Tar Heels in 2018. The award is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. (GoHeels.com)

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