Erik Highsmith To Play In East-West Shrine Game

Posted Jan 11, 2013
UNC wide receiver Erik Highsmith has accepted an invitation to play in the 88th East-West Shrine Game. The Game will be held January 19, 2013 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., kicking off at 4 p.m. EST and televised live on NFL Network. Highsmith finished his career at Carolina 166 receptions, which ranks third all-time. (GoHeels.com)

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