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UNC Football helmet stickers versus Florida State Seminoles

By Nick Delahanty

Sep 25, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown talks to players during a timeout against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown talks to players during a timeout against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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CHAPEL HILL, NC – SEPTEMBER 11: Cedric Gray #33 of the North Carolina Tar Heels plays tackles Destin Coates #17 of the Georgia State Panthers on September 11, 2021 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 59-17. (Photo by Peyton Williams/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC – SEPTEMBER 11: Cedric Gray #33 of the North Carolina Tar Heels plays tackles Destin Coates #17 of the Georgia State Panthers on September 11, 2021 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 59-17. (Photo by Peyton Williams/Getty Images) /

Cedric Gray

Let’s start off with a newcomer to the helmet sticker list during the 2021 season.

In a contest in which the Tar Heels’ defense definitely had their struggles, Gray put up his best statistical performance so far in his young Tar Heel career. The sophomore registered career-highs in tackles (11) and solo tackles (5), and was a consistent force on the defense side of the ball for Mack Brown’s team.

To put things into perspective: Gray essentially doubled his season production in this game. Prior to Saturday’s contest, the Charlotte, North Carolina native had just 14 total tackles, so you will definitely see an impressive jump in his stat line after this game.

Let’s face it: the Tar Heels’ defense could definitely use some help, especially in regards to tackling. Maybe Gray will step up and be a key contributor down the stretch this season.

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