Jeremiah Gemmel Selected To Butkus Award Watch List

Posted Jul 26, 2021
North Carolina football standout Jeremiah Gemmel has been selected to the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award that honors the nation's best linebacker. Gemmel has started all 25 games over the past two seasons for the Tar Heels. Voted a team captain in 2020, Gemmel notched 78 tackles and tied for the UNC lead with seven hurries last season. (GoHeels.com)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Bobby Petrino Excited About UNC's New-Look Tight End Group
Four of UNC Football's six tight ends are newcomers, with Jelani Thurman, Jordan Washington, and Jaxxon Warren arriving in Chapel Hill via the transfer portal,...
Fri May 15, 2026

Steve Newmark on UNC Football Program: 'We’re on the right trajectory'
UNC executive associate athletics director Steve Newmark Newmark sat down at the ACC spring meetings for a wide-ranging conversation that included the state of Tar...
Thu May 14, 2026

UNC Football To Celebrate 100th Season Of Kenan Stadium In 2026
UNC Football will celebrate the 100th season of Kenan Stadium during the 2026 season with a series of special events, facility enhancements, and fan experiences...
Wed May 13, 2026

Video: Carolina Football - The Process, Episode 1
North Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Episode 1 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels' to highlight preparations for the upcoming season, team-building activities,...
Wed May 13, 2026