UNC RB Ty Chandler Named To Preseason Doak Walker List

Posted Jul 21, 2021
UNC running back Ty Chandler has been named a preseason candidate for the 2021 Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the nation's top college running back. The Tennessee transfer totaled 2,015 rushing yards and ranks fifth in UT history with 3,245 all-purpose yards. He led the Vols in rushing in 2018 and 2019 with 630 and 655 yards, respectively. (GoHeels.com)

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