UNC Football: 2016 Starters preview – Offense

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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Nov 7, 2015; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Marquise Williams (12) looks to pass as Duke Blue Devils linebacker Dwayne Norman (40) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Caleb Peterson

Position: Left Guard

Number: 70

Class: Senior

Height: 6’5″

Weight: 300lbs

Hometown: Auburn, Alabama

Awards/Stats:

  • 845 Regular Season Snaps (2nd On Team, 1st On Offense)
  • 2015 All-ACC Second Team (ACSMA & Coaches)
  • 89 Percent Grade (13 Knockdowns) in Win Over GT
  • 83 Perecent Grade (5 Knockdowns) in Win Over Illinois

2015 Recap: In 2015 Caleb Peterson saw more action on the field than any other offensive player for the Heels. Originally the number 11 offensive guard according to ESPN.com, he has started 3 straight years for Heels. In 2016 Look for Caleb and Bentley to sat the tone on the left side of the ball. Caleb was a vital part of the Heels rushing attack last season and should be the backbone to help protect Mitch Trubisky.

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