University of North Carolina Athletics
2024 Football Roster
Jersey Number 53
Gibson Macrae
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Height:
- 5-11.5
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Pinehurst, N.C.
- High School:
- Pinecrest
All-ACC Academic Team (2023)
2023 – Sophomore Season
Appeared in all 13 games at linebacker and on special teams • Recorded one tackle against Campbell.
2022 – Redshirt Freshman Season
Appeared in all 14 games at linebacker and on special teams • Named to the All-ACC Academic Team • Redshirted in 2021
Three-year starter on defense • Team captain • Selected first team all-state and the conference defensive player of the year • Career totals of 165 tackles, 13 TFL and two safeties • Registered a career high 95 stops as a senior and came up with 70 tackles and nine TFL as a junior • Coached by Chris Metzger.
Personal
Son of Sean and Andrea Macrae • Birthday is Jan. 19.
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Friday, December 19
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Thursday, December 18
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