North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray was one of 51 players named to the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award, honoring the nation's top linebacker. Gray, a 2022 team captain, was named a second-team All-American according to Sporting News and Pro Football Focus along with being named first-team All-ACC by the league and Associated Press. (GoHeels.com)
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