Ethan Albright among Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees

Posted Sep 18, 2015
Former UNC tight end, offensive lineman and long snapper Ethan Albright is among 108 modern era nominees announced for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2016. Albright, a native of Greensboro, NC, was a three-sport star at Grimsley High school before playing at UNC from 1989-1993. Albright holds the NFL record for most consecutive games played as a long snapper (224). (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

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