Tom Sheldon Named FWAA Freshman All-America

Posted Jan 11, 2017
North Carolina punter Tom Sheldon has been selected to the Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team. A native of Echuca, Victoria, Australia, Sheldon punted 50 times for an average of 42.7 yards and had a long of 63. Sheldon played a major role in helping the Tar Heels finish first in the country in punt return defense. (GoHeels.com)

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