For the second consecutive season, UNC senior tight end Carl Tucker has earned a spot on the Mackey Award Watch List.
This year’s watch list for the award–which is given each year to the top tight end in college football–includes a grand total of 60 players.
Last season saw Tucker catch 16 passes for the Tar Heels in 10 games played, gaining 265 yards and two touchdowns in the process.
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