Shakeel Rashad Named ACC Linebacker of the Week

Posted Sep 14, 2015
Shakeel Rashad, UNC, Sr., OLB: Rashad forced a fumble, intercepted a pass, broke up another and had two tackles – including a 10-yard tackle for loss – in North Carolina's 53-14 win over North Carolina A&T. In the first quarter, Rashad forced a fumble that was scooped up by teammate Sam Smiley and returned 52 yards to set up a UNC score. (GoHeels.com)

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