With injuries taking their toll on the UNC offensive line in recent weeks, new opportunities have presented themselves to young players like Tommy Hatton.

Filling in for senior left guard Caleb Peterson–who is out for the season after undergoing back surgery–Hatton was named the ACC’s Offensive Lineman of the Week award for his performance in the Tar Heels’ 35-14 win over Virginia on Saturday.

A redshirt freshman from Glen Rock, New Jersey, Hatton was also named the conference’s Rookie of the Week.

Hatton graded out at 90 percent against Virginia, while not allowing a sack or hit on quarterback Mitch Trubisky. He also led an inexperienced offensive line that played well above its years–paving the way for running backs Elijah Hood and TJ Logan to combine for 168 yards on 26 carries.

This is the first time Hatton–a former Under Armour All-American in high school–has earned an ACC Player of the Week honor. It certainly may not be the last, however.

Since taking time away from the team earlier in the season due to personal reasons, Hatton has returned playing as good as anyone the Tar Heels have up front.