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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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Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels running back T.J. Logan (8) during the first half in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Bentley Spain

Position: Left Tackle

Number: 75

Class: Junior

Height: 6’6″

Weight: 300lbs

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Awards/Stats:

  • 87 Percent Grade Against Clemson (5 Pancake Blocks)
  • 86 Percent Grade Against Duke
  • 91 Percent Grade Against Pitt (6 Knockdown Blocks)
  • 0 Missed Assignments Against The Gamecocks

2015 Recap: Started 9 total games, including the first 2 before sustaining an injury. Spain is a rising Junior who won the starting position his sophomore season. He has actively been involved with the team since arriving as a true freshman in 2014. In 2014 Spain saw action in all 13 games primary on special teams. Spain was a big part of the Tar Heels success in 2015 and should help to pave the way for Elijah Hood and TJ Logan.

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