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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Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Elijah Hood (34) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Lucas Crowley

Position: Center

Number: 68

Class: Senior

Height: 6’3″

Weight: 290lbs

Hometown: Ponte Vedra, Florida

Awards/Stats:

  • 2015 All-ACC Third Team (ACSMA & Coaches)
  • 764 Total Snap in the Regular Season (78 in OT win over VT)
  • Part of OL that was nominated as Joe Moore Award Semifinalist
  • Graded out at 85 Percent (7 Knockdowns) in win over Duke

2015 Recap: Lucas Crowley enters his senior season with the Tar Heels as a third-year starter. In 2015 he was a vital part of the offensive line that was nominated for the Joe Moore Award, which honors the best o-line play in the country. His best game was against Miami, in which he posted a 90 percent grade. In 2016 look for the same success. Lucas should be a vital part of the Heels early success. The chemistry between Crowley and Trubisky will be crucial.

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