Norkeithus Otis Named To Butkus Award List

Posted Jul 14, 2014
Senior bandit Norkeithus Otis was named to the 2014 Butkus Award Watch List, the organization announced Monday. The award, which is in its 30th year, honors the nation's top linebacker. A native of Gastonia, N.C., Otis had a breakout junior campaign at the bandit position. Otis was second on the team with 7.5 sacks and 13.0 tackles for loss to go with 49 total tackles in 2013. (GoHeels.com)

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