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UNC Football: 2016 Starters preview – Offense

By Eric D. Kennedy

Oct 17, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora (in white) leads his team onto the field prior to a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Larry Fedora (in white) leads his team onto the field prior to a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Bug Howard (84) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Bug Howard

Position: Wide Receiver

Number: 84

Class: Senior

Height: 6’5″

Weight: 210lbs

Hometown: Rochelle, Georgia

Awards/Stats:

  • Ranked 3rd in the ACC in Yards Per Catch
  • 3 Catches, 83 yards (49-Yard TD) in win over Duke
  • 29 Catches, 488 Yards, 4 TDs in 2015
  • First career start was against the South Carolina Gamecocks

2015 Recap: Bug Howard is the crucial third piece to the Tar Heel receiving corp. Howard had his best game against South Carolina, finishing with 6 catches, 114 yards & 1 TD. Look for more games like this from Bug next season as he gets more touches. The Heels have a solid veteran receiving group that could easily be considered the best group in the nation. Howard will look to have his best season in Carolina Blue this year.

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