Nine Tar Heels Named to All-ACC Academic Football Team

Posted Jan 31, 2023
Nine UNC student-athletes have earned spots on the 2022 All-ACC Academic Football Team, announced Tuesday. The honor is based on both academic and athletic achievement. Tar Heels honored are Noah Burnette, Elijah Green, Omarion Hampton, Will Hardy, Christopher Holliday, Gibson Macrae, Drake Maye, Justin Olson, and Spencer Triplett. (GoHeels.com)

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