A two-way player for UNC, Barclay played guard and linebacker for the Tar Heels and earned consensus All-America honors in 1933 and 1934. 17 going into 22. OR As a sophomore, Quinn led the ACC with 52 tackles, tackles for loss with 19 and then finished second with 11 sacks. As Gaynor heads to Chapel Hill from a Coastal division rival, he brings with him 27 starts and 31 games of experience. 22 Sep 2001: Sam Aiken #88 of the North Carolina Tar Heels runs with the ball during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Despite being with the Crimson for four years, Rolland has only recorded two seasons of action. Since the floodgates of player movement opened with immediate eligibility starting in the COVID-era of lifted . They were 20th (2018), 30th (2019), 13th (2020) and 14th (2021). And that's exactly. 2023 North Carolina Tar Heels Schedule | ESPN Sep 16 (Sat) TBA. Jump to Coaches. ), Left Guard We appreciate you! With Bob Huggins departure and three scholarships available, could UNC add to its roster? Some of that is just due to Howells tendencies when he drifts or breaks the pocket he does it to the right and makes that side of the job harder but some of it is also due to all that weight impacting their mobility, especially Tuckers, against athletic pass rushers. Tickets from $32-$36. UNC's Week 1 Depth Chart Announced - 247Sports Hes fine in the run game (see above) but isnt a bully the way the best run blockers are, but as a pass blocker, his size and length on the inside (hes clearly got the length to play tackle, but excels at guard with his ability to help out on either side of him) and refined technique give him the ability to stonewall whomever is coming at him, and that will be vital against an ACC with a lot of good interior pass rush. With several of the players ahead of him drafted, hell be one of the conferences best offensive linemen, challenging for first-team honors along with a few others. Started in all but one game of his four-year career at UNC and was named first-team All-ACC as a senior. #41 Kedrick Bingley-Jones, 64, 315, So. He was the first UNC Tar Heel named to an all-American football team, starring at guard and linebacker from 1932 to 34. Started all 12 games at quarterbackManning Award Finalist Davey OBrien Award Semifinalist Maxwell Award Semifinalist Davey OBrien Award Class of 2020 All-ACC Second Team ACC Quarterback of the Week (11/2, 11/16, 12/14) O'Brien Award National QB of the Week (11/16) Walter Camp National Offensive Player (11/16) Manning Award "Star of the Week" (11/16) All-ACC Academic Team selection Led the ACC and ranked sixth nationally with 30 touchdown passes His 68 total TD passes over his first two seasons are the most through a sophomore year in ACC history and are tied for the school record Topped the ACC and was fourth nationally with 3,586 passing yards His 295 passing yards against Syracuse was the most in a UNC season opener since T.J. Yates had 412 vs. LSU in 2010 Named to the Davey O'Brien Award Great 8 list after posting a 78.2% completion percentage and tossed 3 TDs and 257 yards vs. Virginia Tech Had 374 passing yards and 3 TDs at Florida State His 91.6 grade according to Pro Football Focus against FSU was the top figure nationally among QBs that week Had 443 passing yards and four TD passes at Virginia Had three TD passes, one rushing TD and 235 passing yards at Duke Named Davey O'Brien National QB of the Week, ACC QB of the Week and Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week after his record-setting 550-passing yard, 7 total TDs and 6 passing TDs performance against Wake Forest Completed 32 of 45 attempts (71.1 percent), rushed for 21 yards and accounted for 571 of the team's school-record 742 total yards against the Demon Deacons Finished with 211 yards, one passing TD and one rushing TD against No. Please check your email for a confirmation. Feb. 21, 1953- #OnThisDay in history, Ken Huff was born in Hutchinson, Kansas.A consensus #AllAmerican offensive guard during his career at North Carolina, was drafted third overall in 1975 by the Baltimore Colts and played 11 years in the #NFL with Washington and the Colts. Sign up for the Tar Heels Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. The official 2020 Football Roster for the University of North Carolina Heels And thats exactly what we are doing here at Tar Heels Wire with this very special project. Brian Anderson enters his sixth season with the North Carolina football program, making him the most experienced offensive lineman on the roster. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports. Over three seasons, Montilus has seen action in 37 games and blocked for an offense in 2021 that ranked 10th in the country in total yards per game with 468.2. Happy Birthday to The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Corey Holliday Thanks for all you do for us! Left Tackle Mandatory Credit: Doug Pensinger /Allsport. Thus, that leaves the underclassman offensive linemen on the roster, the ones whom Mack Brown and his staff have recruited, who wont see a ton of action this year but will be counted on in the next two to make sure the UNC offense stays as good as it is right now. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Jim Hawkins | Inside Carolina, 247Sports), JOIN TODAY! North Carolina Tar Heels Football - Tar Heels News, Scores, Stats To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Rice, who is listed at 6-foot-5, 320 pounds, is bigger than all four linemen we previously highlighted and has a chance to contribute right away. Barnes has appeared in 36 games with the Tar Heels, blocking for a 2021 North Carolina offense that averaged 35.2 points per game. There are no surprises at linebacker while the secondary undergoes a makeover undernew coach Charlton Warren. In four seasons with UNC, Switzer set the program record for most receptions and receiving yards in a career. 27 Sep 1997: Linebacker Brian Simmons of the North Carolina Tar Heels during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They were still good in pass protection, but they have the ability to be really great if they can improve their foot quickness (losing ~15-20 pounds apiece would probably do that on its own) and get more consistent with their punch timing. Hes already on the three-deep roster, according to Inside Carolina, and thats pretty impressive as a true freshman. Before being a first-round pick by the Green Bay Packers, Vonnie Holiday was a standout on UNCs defense as a dominant run stopper as part of one of the best Tar Heels teams of all time. Richards, meanwhile, had a pretty rough year. A two-sport star at North Carolina, Julius Peppers was an absolute freak of an athlete. Green was listed on the North Carolina depth chart and is expected to make his collegiate debut. 0:43. The other underclassmen on the three-deep are both sophomores: guard Jonathan Adorno, who was a three-star recruit out of Rolesville, and left tackle Cayden Baker, who was a three-star recruit out of Florida. See North Carolinas all-time offense and all-time defense. But good isnt really enough if UNCs going to challenge a revamped Miami team for the Coastal, get revenge on Notre Dame, and stand a chance to win an ACC Championship and/or a big-time bowl game. #UNC pic.twitter.com/eEXJq2d4VV, North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame (@NCSHOF) February 21, 2021. North Carolina Tar Heels Roster | The Football Database With two quarterbacks who have minimal college experience, giving them time in the back and support up front is crucial to their improvement. Dec 29, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Quinshad Davis (14) signals to his quarterback during the second half of a football game against the Baylor Bears at Florida Citrus Bowl.Baylor won 49-38. Pro Football Network, LLC. ), Power End He finished his career fifth all-time in program history in passing yards. Consecutive Games with a Passing TD: 37 Check out our other College Wire all-time defenses: Alabama / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska/ Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / USC. So they could be around for longer than their upperclassman status might imply but I dont think thats worth entertaining. For 22 days, hes the reason the hashmarks at the 22 yard line are blue and the only statue outside of Kenan, and thats the greatest football player in UNC history. 29 - Marcus Allen (6-2, 175, Fr.) If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). As a starter from Day 1, Sam Howell set multiple records for the Tar Heels in his three seasons. Passing Yards (Sophomore): 550 Total Offense (Freshman): 3,676 ), Running Back 18. 76 - William Barnes (6-4, 320, Sr.) OR Dooley won three ACC Championships and was the 1971 ACC Coach of the Year. https://t.co/dJFiJaVsmU pic.twitter.com/9tDuUhqF5D, Great Day Tar Heel (@GreatDayTarHeel) August 5, 2022. North Carolina Tar Heels 2022 Football Roster - Tar Heel Times But returning alongside Howell are all five starters on the offensive line that helped him architect the record year that was 2020, and after a full year of starting together, theyre poised to take a step into being one of the ACCs best units and provide the offense the support it needs to continue being among the nations elite. Check out our other College Wire all-time lineups: Alabama /Arkansas /Auburn /Clemson / Colorado / Florida /Georgia /Iowa /LSU /Michigan /Michigan State /Nebraska / Notre Dame /Ohio State /Oklahoma /Oregon /Penn State /Rutgers /Tennessee /Texas /Texas A&M /USC /Wisconsin, Sep 11, 2021; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) looks to pass in the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. In order to look at the offensive line, it is worth a quick look back at what went wrong in 2021. Passing Yards (Career): 10,283 Follow all of your favorite Carolina teams at Tar Heels Wire and Panthers Wire! 75 - Spencer Rolland (6-6, 310, Gr.) Entering his redshirt senior season, the Apopka, Florida native will be the starter at left guard. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). He doesnt get immediately run over and he understands how and where to move in the run game, which makes the offense able to run if its starting center isnt available for a short amount of time. Read more about North Carolina athletics at Tar HeelsWire. Montilus, a junior, was a starter for several games as a sophomore before Ezeudu took his spot, and has spent his career with UNC since then as a backup swing guard, though hes more comfortable on the left. UNCs offensive line 3rd in the conference, UNC Baseball: Tar Heel Zac Gallen picked for MLB All-Star Game, UNC Football History: Programs that Tar Heels have never beaten. The two non-starters who got significant snaps on the line last year were Ed Montilus and Quiron Johnson. 27 Sep 1997: Defensive end Vonnie Holliday of the North Carolina Tar Heels chases after quarterback Aaron Brooks of the Virginia Cavaliers during a game at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. UNC football signed its smallest recruiting class of the internet era this week. Expect the veteran to play a big role in the blocking game for the Tar Heels, as they look to improve from last season. 72 - Asim Richards (6-5, 315, Sr.) He was also a unanimous All-American in 2001 as well as earning first-team All-ACC honors in 2000 and 2001. Portal moves? Meet 3 transfers who UNC football and Mack Brown are Third in league history with 92 career passing TDs and the most ever by a player in three or fewer seasons Ranks fifth in touchdowns responsible for (111), eighth in total offense (11,292), fifth in passing yards (10,283), second in passing yards per game (277.9) and second in passing efficiency (164.2). The Northern Colorado football staff has its work cut out for the next month, namely the next few weeks. The Broncos won the game, 45-34. 30 Oct 1994: CHIEFS WIDE RECEIVER ERIC MARTIN CATCHES A PASS AS THOMAS SMITH #28 LOOKS ON DURING THE THIRD QUATER OF THE CHIEFS V BILLS GAME AT RICH STADIUM IN ORCHARD PARK, NY. Passing TDs (4 or more in a game): 6 He also was head football coach at UNC from 1953 to 58. UNC Football Position Previews: Offensive Line - Tar Heel Blog After walking on to the team, its impressive that he is what he is, which is a backup-caliber center on a high-level college football squad. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports. The members of that unit are sophomore Asim Richards at left tackle, junior Joshua Ezeudu at left guard, senior Brian Anderson at center, senior Marcus McKethan at right guard, and senior Jordan Tucker at right tackle. Its time to take a look at the guys up front for the Tar Heels and what we can expect out of them this season. Oct 4, 2014; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; The North Carolina Tar Heels wore camouflage helmets in honor of military appreciation day against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Kenan Memorial Stadium. He was aconsensus All-America in 1997, second-team All-America in 1996, and earned a spot on the All-ACC first team in 1996 and 1997. 23 - George Pettaway (5-11, 195, Fr.) Thus my dime on 49ers today. TDs Responsible For: 111 ), Punter 55 - Keeshawn Silver (6-5, 315, Fr. The official 2021 Football Roster for the University of North Carolina Heels I suspect hes more or less hit his ceiling, but thats a pretty rare accomplishment, and he certainly isnt going to lose you games. Total Offense (Game): 571 Anderson will compete for the starting position at center, but will certainly be impactful for the Tar Heels regardless. TDs Responsible For (Season): 40 Taylor spent two seasons on the defensive line before moving to linebacker. Sep 13, 2019; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; A North Carolina Tar Heels helmet lays on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. 62 - Spencer Triplett (6-3, 235, So.) Total Offense (Career): 11,292 Dec 29, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Marquise Williams (12) throws a touchdown pass during the first quarter of the Russell Athletic Bowl against the Baylor Bears at Florida Citrus Bowl. The best player in UNC football history and arguably the best defensive player in NFL history. Standings . Alphabetical Alpha Numerical Num Position Pos. Of note on offense is new UNC starting quarterback Drake Maye, who takes over for Sam Howell after the record-setting manned the position for three seasons in Chapel Hill. Oct. 6, 1997 #OnThisDay in history in the #NCSHOF, George Barclay died. But he massively improved for the 2020 season hes still not the strongest player, but he worked out enough to get his strength to a functional level and massively improved his technique to the point of being an above-average ACC center as a pass protector and just about average in the run game, which is a big win for him. 4 - Travis Shaw (6-6, 365, Fr.) ), Wide Receiver North Carolina Tar Heels Depth Chart 2022 - Pro Football Network CHAPEL HILL, NC NOVEMBER 22: DaNorris Searcy #21 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates after a defensive stop against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Kenan Stadium on November 22, 2008 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina football released its week one depth chart on Monday morning ahead of the 2022 season opener vs. Florida A&M set for Saturday at 8 p.m. inside Kenan Stadium. Follow all of your favorite Carolina teams at Tar Heels Wire and Panthers Wire! Gaynor will battle for the starting center spot with fellow veteran Brian Anderson. 65 - Corey Gaynor (6-3, 305, Gr.) The Roster List for 2023 North Carolina Tar Heels. Passing TDs:92 (Remember Kezar Stadium?) It was in large part thanks to Ezeudus ability to simultaneously block his man and help out his tackle that Richards struggles werent debilitating to the UNC offense in the passing game, where Ezeudu really shines. Tar Heel Times is an unofficial resource for UNC fans and is not affiliated with the University of North Carolina. The ranking is impressive going into the season but heres the thing, UNC needs to prove it on the field and right now there are a lot of question marks for them. 24 - Malaki Hamrick (6-2, 215, Fr. It is not likely that every question will be answered in that game, but we should begin to get a feel of which players are favored to be the starting unit. Out of everybody Ive listed so far, only Richards is an underclassman. One of the best run blockers in the country during his playing time, Ron Wooten won the ACCs Jacobs Blocking Trophy in his senior year and was a two-time first-team All-American. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images). 68 - Brian Anderson (6-3, 300, Gr.) ), Right Guard Over the past few weeks, we have been busy putting together our all-time roster for the Tar Heels, focusing on the best players in history for the program on offense, defense, and special teams. 31 - Will Hardy (6-2, 200, Fr.) Here is what the site had to say about the Tar Heels under head coach Mack Brown: *NorthCarolinasroster talent has increased under Mack Brown. Center 65 - Corey Gaynor (6-3, 305, Gr.) Oct. 6, 1997 #OnThisDay in history in the #NCSHOF, George Barclay died. Played both safety and defensive back in his four years with UNC, committing to the Tar Heels over Penn State. Jul 28th, 2022, 12:25 PM. 55 - Zach Rice (6-5, 320, Fr. West Virginia defeated North Carolina 31-30. NASHVILLE, TN SEPTEMBER 10: Defensive line coach Denny Marcin of the New York Jets looks on against the Tennessee Titans on September 10, 2006 at FB Field in Nashville, Tennessee. vs. VMI. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports. As it currently stands, this is the current roster: Where UNC's depth chart stands currently: Guards: R.J. Davis, Cormac Ryan, Seth Trimble, Simeon Wilcher Wings: Harrison Ingram, Jae'Lyn. Ezeudu was an All-ACC Third Team selection last year, and that seemed low even at the time. 14 - Dontae Balfour (6-1, 180, Fr. Was the programs first All-America player in history, earning honors in 1933 and 1934. UNC football names freshman Drake Maye starting QB Passing TDs (Sophomore): 30 Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. 93 - Jacolbe Cowan (6-5, 275, So. Missouri won 41-24. ACC CAREER RECORDS Passing Yards (Freshman): 401 Justin McKoy was Davis' first . Played offensive tackle, defensive tackle and kicker in his time with UNC in the 30s, Was a first-team All-America in 1938. ), Short Snapper UNC Football: 2022 Roster ranked among country's best - Tar Heels Wire UNC Football Depth Chart 2022 Quick Links UNC Football | Recruiting | Schedule | Roster Left Tackle 72 - Asim Richards (6-5, 315, Sr.) 78 - Trevyon Green (6-8, 345, Fr.)