12 Tar Heels On Phil Steele's Preseason All-America And All-ACC Football Teams

Posted Jul 3, 2021
College football analyst Phil Steele revealed his preseason All-American and All-ACC teams on Thursday, with 12 Tar Heels among those included. Junior quarterback Sam Howell leads the way as a Second Team All-American and First Team All-ACC choice, as he attempts to guide the Tar Heels back to the top of the ACC in his third year behind center. (Chapelboro.com)

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