The Football Writers Association of America has announced the preseason watch list for the 2019 Outland Trophy presented by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. North Carolina offensive lineman Charlie Heck is among 83 standout interior linemen representing all 10 Division I FBS conferences and independents.
A native of Kansas City, Mo., Heck has started 22 games over the last two seasons on the Tar Heel offensive line, including all 11 games at right tackle in 2018. He led an offensive line that allowed just 0.91 sacks per game in 2018, seventh best in the nation and second in the ACC.