University of North Carolina Athletics
Gray, Hampton Earn ACC Player Of The Week Honors
September 12, 2022 | Football
GREENSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina football players Cedric Gray and Omarion Hampton have been recognized as Atlantic Coast Conference Football Players of the Week after their standout performances in last weekend's game. The selections are determined by a vote of a select media panel.
LINEBACKER – Cedric Gray, Charlotte, N.C.
Notched his career high in tackles for the second week in a row with 14 in Saturday's 35-28 non-conference win at Georgia State • Added two TFLs as the Tar Heels posted their second consecutive road win and moved to 3-0 on the year.
ROOKIE – Omarion Hampton, Clayton, N.C.
Scored two rushing touchdowns while running for a career-high 110 yards in Saturday's 35-28 win at Georgia State • Averaged 6.9 yards on 16 rushing attempts while scoring the game-tying and go-ahead touchdowns in the second half.
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LINEBACKER – Cedric Gray, Charlotte, N.C.
Notched his career high in tackles for the second week in a row with 14 in Saturday's 35-28 non-conference win at Georgia State • Added two TFLs as the Tar Heels posted their second consecutive road win and moved to 3-0 on the year.
ROOKIE – Omarion Hampton, Clayton, N.C.
Scored two rushing touchdowns while running for a career-high 110 yards in Saturday's 35-28 win at Georgia State • Averaged 6.9 yards on 16 rushing attempts while scoring the game-tying and go-ahead touchdowns in the second half.
For up-to-date information on Carolina football, visit GoHeels.com/Football and follow us on Twitter (@UNCFootball), Instagram (@uncfootball) and Facebook (Facebook.com/TarHeelFootball).
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