UNC middle linebacker and defensive captain Jeremiah Gemmel has been named to the 2021 Dick Butkus Award watch list, an award given to college football’s top linebacker. This recognition is a nod to Gemmel’s past performance and expectations for a strong senior season on a Carolina team that is a legitimate contender for the ACC title.
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The is given annually to the top linebacker in the nation!#CarolinaFootball #BeTheOne pic.twitter.com/WsDiFKMc90— Carolina Football (@TarHeelFootball) July 26, 2021As we’re still in preseason, the Butkus Award watch list does have 51 names on it, so it will be interesting to see if Gemmel makes it on the final candidate roster.