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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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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 02: Grayson Atkins #17 of the North Carolina Tar Heels kicks a field goal against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 02, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 02: Grayson Atkins #17 of the North Carolina Tar Heels kicks a field goal against the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half of the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 02, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Grayson Atkins

Grayson Atkins was only called upon to attempt one field goal in this game, but it was a big one for the graduate student from South Carolina. With the game scoreless, Atkins attempted a 51-yard field goal. Atkins made the attempt, marking it the longest field goal of his Carolina career.

This isn’t Atkins’ career-best, as he nailed a 55-yarder during his time at Furman. However, this was still a big kick for Atkins, as he was able to set a new career-high at North Carolina while also helping the Tar Heels get on the board for the first time in the game.

Kickers can play a huge role in the outcome of games. You can easily make the case that the Tar Heels should’ve sent Atkins out for the field goal attempt on fourth-and-goal when trailing by multiple scores. But the point of the matter is that there is a good chance Atkins will be called upon to hit some big field goals down the stretch, and we’re sure he’ll be ready for the occasion.

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