Eric Ebron Named To Mackey Midseason Watch List

Posted Oct 15, 2013
The 2013 John Mackey Award Midseason Watch List was released Tuesday, and North Carolina junior Eric Ebron is among the 30 candidates. Ebron leads UNC in receptions (23) and receiving yards (333) and is on pace to break his own tight end school records in both categories. Ebron would be the first tight end to lead the Tar Heels in receiving yards since Mike Chatham in 1979 and 1980. (GoHeels.com)

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