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All-time UNC Football Top 25 Countdown: No. 8 Hakeem Nicks

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This summer, Tar Heel Blog will profile the top 25 players in the history of the North Carolina football program. The rankings were determined by votes from readers and staff.

Hakeem Nicks, the Charlotte Independence High product, rewrote the record books during his three seasons in Chapel Hill. Nicks, a John Bunting recruit, thrived in the Butch Davis offense and helped rack up yards for eventual North Carolina Tar Heels career passing yards leader T.J. Yates.

Career at UNC

Hakeem Nicks Career Statistics

Year Receptions Yards Average Touchdowns
Year Receptions Yards Average Touchdowns
2006 39 660 16.