Cedric Gray Named To Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List

Posted Aug 15, 2023
North Carolina senior linebacker Cedric Gray was named to the 2023 Rotary Lombardi Award watch list on Tuesday. The Lombardi Award goes annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman who exemplifies the character and discipline of NFL Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi in addition to outstanding performance and ability. (GoHeels.com)

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