Tar Heels Named To Phil Steele's Preseason All-ACC Team

Posted May 22, 2012
Eleven Tar Heels have landed on Phil Steele's preseason All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, including five that garnered first-team accolades. In addition, offensive guard Jonathan Cooper and linebacker Kevin Reddick were named to Steele's first-team All-America squad. Carolina and Clemson led the way with five first-team selections each. (Tar Heel Blue)

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