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North Carolina will be without its top wide receiver, Josh Downs, for Saturday's game at Appalachian State. The Tar Heels announced just before kickoff that Downs would not play due to a lower body injury. It's unclear how long he will be out. Downs had nine catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns in UNC's win over Florida A&M in Week 0 and led the ACC with 101 catches last season for 1,335 yards and eight TDs. He ranked in the top 11 in the country in FBS in yards receiving per game. Downs emerged from the locker room during pregame warmups in street clothes and did not warm up. - AP College Football

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WR *Josh Downs, North Carolina
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09/01/22 - *Josh Downs, Jr/2023, North Carolina, 5-09, 171 (DS#5 WR) + More +

ESPN TOP 100 PRESEASON 2022 CFB PLAYERS (Selected Aug. 17): No. 26. Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina, Junior. Notable 2021 stats: 101 rec, 1,335 yards. Last year's ranking: NR. For the bulk of the 2021 season, every defense the Tar Heels played knew where the ball was going. Downs was not just the No. 1 target, but often the only reliable pass catcher. And even with all that attention from defenders, he still caught 101 balls for 1,335 yards. While UNC will have a new QB for 2022, it also expects to have a better supporting cast for its star receiver, which could make Downs an even bigger weapon. - ESPN.com

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WR *Josh Downs, North Carolina
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08/28/22 - Drake Maye, rSo/2024, North Carolina, 6-4, 223 (DS#3 QB) + More +

Drake Maye threw four of his five touchdown passes in the first half in his first collegiate start and North Carolina beat undermanned Florida A&M 56-24 to open the season Saturday night. Six different North Carolina players scored touchdowns, with Josh Downs making two touchdown catches. Florida A&M arrived with a roster reduced by nearly two dozen players because of unresolved eligibility issues. The list of those absent included linebacker Isaiah Land, who led the Football Championship Subdivision in sacks last year.

Maye, a redshirt freshman and younger brother of former Tar Heels basketball standout Luke Maye, completed 29 of 37 passes for 294 yards. He had a couple notable achievements. He's the first North Carolina player to throw five touchdowns in a season opener and the first to connect for five touchdowns in a first career start. North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton scored on touchdown runs of 2 and 25 yards in his debut. He finished with 101 rushing yards on 14 carries. Florida A&M quarterback Jeremy Moussa threw for two touchdowns. He completed 28 of 38 passes for 279 yards with an interception. The Jaguars were within 21-14 until Downs' 2-yard touchdown catch with 5 seconds left in the first half. - North Carolina/AP College Football

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QB Drake Maye, North Carolina
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08/21/22 - Bryson Nesbit, Sr/2025, North Carolina, 6-5, 238 (DS#17 TE) + More +

Well before North Carolina had any injuries to potential starters, offensive coordinator Phil Longo was exploring ways to get sophomore tight end Bryson Nesbit more involved in the offense. It just got more critical with starting receiver Antoine Green set to miss at least the first six games with a shoulder injury. Don't be surprised to see Nesbit split out wide at receiver. It's not a gimmick either; the offense isn't limited to certain plays when he is at receiver. "It's pretty open to everything," Nesbit said. "I mean, I've run the same offense that all of our other outside receivers are running right now."

Carolina isn't deep at receiver. In the spring, UNC coach Mack Brown contemplated recruiting a graduate transfer to make up for their lack of experience in the area. The position was depleted by the transfers of Khafre Brown, Emery Simmons and Beau Corrales. With Green injured, the Tar Heels have placed a renewed emphasis on tight end. Brown said they would consider going with "more two tight ends (sets) since Bryson can play both." The 6-foot-5, 230-pound Charlotte native got used to lining up wide in high school, where they would use his height advantage to throw fade routes and let him out jump smaller defenders for touchdowns. That's why Nesbit said his transition has been fairly seamless. "I would say it was pretty natural coming from high school, definitely playing 7-on-7 in high school as well," Nesbit said. "All that was playing outside receiver. I mean, it's fun. I love doing it." - Raleigh News Observer

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TE Bryson Nesbit, North Carolina
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08/16/22 - British Brooks, rSr/2024, North Carolina, 5-10, 219 (DS#50 RB) + More +

The UNC football program received some bad news, as they'll be without fifth-year senior and special teams captain British Brooks for the season. The injury woes continue for the UNC football program. First, it was wide receiver Antoine Green, who will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks with a collarbone injury. Now not only will the Tar Heels be without one of their top wide receiver targets, but they'll also be missing one of the players who was expected to make a big impact both in the backfield and on special teams this season.

Late on Saturday night, it was announced that fifth-year senior running back British Brooks will miss the entire 2022 season. The program is calling it a "lower-body injury," as the injury occurred during the team's practice earlier in the evening. This is devastating news for Brooks, as he was set to finally get his opportunity to shine in the Tar Heels backfield. After bursting onto the scene late last season, Brooks was slated to lead the UNC football program's running back room, one that is full of both talent and inexperience. His loss also drastically hurts the special teams unit, as he served as the captain of this group in each of the previous two seasons. For his work on special teams, Brooks has earned back-to-back special teams MVP awards for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. - Keeping It Heel

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RB British Brooks, North Carolina
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08/15/22 - Willie Lampkin, rSr/2025, North Carolina, 5-11, 279 (DS#10 C) + More +

2022 PRESEASON ROTARY LOMBARDI AWARD WATCHLIST: Willie Lampkin, Coastal Carolina, Jr C,...Tabbed the 2022 Sun Belt Conference Preseason Defensive Player of the Year by the league's coaches and media, Stewart also picked up preseason All-Sun Belt first-team honors and earned a spot on both the 2022 Bednarik Award and the 2022 Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list following a record-setting freshman campaign in 2021. - Coastal Carolina Football

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C Willie Lampkin, North Carolina
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08/11/22 - Antoine Green, rSr/2023, North Carolina, 6-2, 199 (DS#45 WR) + More +

North Carolina Coach Mack Brown said senior receiver Antoine Green will miss the next six to 10 weeks due to a shoulder injury suffered over the weekend. The announcement is a cause for concern for the Tar Heels who were already inexperienced at receiver. "We get Antoine Green hurt on Saturday, it was a hitch and he turned inside and he got hit just running," Brown said. "So now he's out for six to 10 weeks. Hopefully on the six side of that - we're 20 days from (the season opener), hopefully, he'll be back by Notre Dame." Brown said Green had surgery on Sunday and was back sitting in on team meetings on Monday.

Green was second on the team behind Josh Downs with 31 receptions and 612 yards with five touchdowns last season. His best performances came over the final six games when he caught 20 passes including a 108-yard, two-touchdown outing at Pittsburgh. With Green out, Justin Olson has the most receptions from last season of the remaining receivers. Olson, a sophomore, played in every game but caught just nine passes for 143 yards and a score. But Brown said he wasn't going to make excuses for their inexperience. "Injuries happen, it could have happened in the first quarter of the first game," Brown said. "So you've got JJ Jones; you've got Dre Greene; you've got Gavin Blackwell; you've got Kobe Paysour; you've got Doc Chapman, Justin Olson. We've got to make sure that we get them enough work to get them in shape, and not get them so much running - because they're thinner - that they get dead legs." - Raleigh News Observer

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WR Antoine Green, North Carolina
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08/11/22 - Antoine Green, rSr/2023, North Carolina, 6-2, 199 (DS#45 WR) + More +

When the news of Antoine Green's collarbone injury broke, those around the UNC football program held their breath as they awaited further news on the injury. On Monday, head coach Mack Brown provided the media with an update, one that isn't favorable for the Tar Heels. Brown announced that Green underwent surgery on Sunday night, a procedure that will sideline him for a period of six to 10 weeks. If all goes well, the hope is that the fifth-year senior will be able to return to action when the Tar Heels take on Notre Dame on September 24 in Chapel Hill.

This is a blow for the UNC football program, as they'll begin the season without one of its most viable offensive options. Green is coming off a season in which he was second on the team in receptions (31), receiving yards (612), and receiving touchdowns (5), while also finishing No. 12 nationally with his 19.7 yards per reception average. His big-play ability will certainly be missed, especially with the Tar Heels installing a new starting quarterback into the system. The hope is that his recovery will be a successful and speedy one, as the team will get a boost once he's able to officially return to the lineup at some point this season. - Keeping It Heel.com

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WR Antoine Green, North Carolina
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08/08/22 - Antoine Green, rSr/2023, North Carolina, 6-2, 199 (DS#45 WR) + More +

North Carolina wide receiver Antoine Green is expected to be out 6-10 weeks after injuring himself in a scrimmage, Evan Abramson of Spectrum NC 1 reports. Best case: if all goes well he could only miss three games. Coach Mack Brown is hoping to have the wide receiver back for the fourth game of the season against Notre Dame in late September. "We get Antoine Green hurt on Saturday, it was a hitch and he turned inside and he got hit just running," Brown said. "So now he's out for six to 10 weeks. Hopefully on the six side of that - we're 20 days from (the season opener), hopefully, he'll be back by Notre Dame." Green was second on the team behind Josh Downs with 31 receptions and 612 yards with five touchdowns last season. His best performances came over the final six games when he caught 20 passes including a 108-yard, two-touchdown outing at Pittsburgh. - Newsobserver.com

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WR Antoine Green, North Carolina
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08/03/22 - Alijah Huzzie, rSr/2025, North Carolina, 5-10, 193 (DS#44 CB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON ALL-SOUTHERN CONFERENCE SECOND TEAM (COACHES): DB Alijah Huzzie, R-So., ETSU,...Started in all 13 games in 2021 … Finished third on the team in total tackles (76), including 2.0 tackles for loss … Continued to be a force in the defensive back unit with three more interceptions on the year, returning them for 56 yards. - East Tennessee State Football

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CB Alijah Huzzie, North Carolina
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08/03/22 - *Josh Downs, Jr/2023, North Carolina, 5-09, 171 (DS#5 WR) + More +

Heading into what could be his final season in Chapel Hill, could Josh Downs make some UNC Football history before he departs? Before his time with the UNC Football program officially comes to an end, standout wide receiver Josh Downs has the potential to re-write some of North Carolina's receiving records. As he prepares for his junior season, Downs has earned a ton of preseason recognition, most recently being named to the Walter Camp Award Watch List. After a very strong sophomore season, the Suwanee, Georgia native has put himself in the mix as one of the top potential available wide receivers in next year's NFL Draft.

However, Downs still has at least one more season in Chapel Hill and has some unfinished business to take care of in the process. Downs has the ability to challenge the school's receiving yards and receiving touchdowns record. Here's where the records currently stand compared to Downs' career numbers at North Carolina: Last season, Downs recorded 1,335 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. As he only would have to make a small jump in yards (114 yards more to be exact), he'd have to find the endzone almost double the amount if he wishes to challenge the record in a single season. - Keeping It Heel.com

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WR *Josh Downs, North Carolina
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08/02/22 - *Josh Downs, Jr/2023, North Carolina, 5-09, 171 (DS#5 WR) + More +

2022 PRESEASON WALTER CAMP PLAYER OF YEAR PLAYER TO WATCH: Josh Downs, WR, junior, North Carolina,...Downs set program records in 2021 with 101 receptions and 1,335 receiving yards. He ranked third in the ACC (13th nationally) averaging 9.8 yards per punt return. - North Carolina Football

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WR *Josh Downs, North Carolina
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08/01/22 - Willie Lampkin, rSr/2025, North Carolina, 5-11, 279 (DS#10 C) + More +

2022 PRESEASON OUTLAND TROPHY WATCHLIST: C Willie Lampkin, Coastal Carolina,...Lampkin, who enters his junior year having started and played in all of CCU's 25 games the last two seasons, is a two-time All-Sun Belt second-team selection and was a member of the 2020 Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), ESPN, 247Sports, and The Athletic All-Freshman teams in his first season as a Chant in 2020. - Coastal Carolina Football

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C Willie Lampkin, North Carolina
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08/01/22 - Myles Murphy, Sr/2024, North Carolina, 6-4, 309 (DS#25 DT) + More +

2022 PRESEASON CHUCK BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: Myles Murphy, North Carolina, Junior DT,...A second team All-ACC selection in 2021, Murphy started all 13 games on the defensive line and ranked second on the Tar Heel defense with eight tackles for loss and four sacks last season. The Greensboro, N.C., native had 38 total tackles, three pass breakups and a hurry. Murphy has also been placed on the watch lists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and the Outland Trophy. - North Carolina Football

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DT Myles Murphy, North Carolina
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08/01/22 - Drew Little, rSr/2024, North Carolina, 5-11, 221 (DS#21 LS) + More +

2022 PRESEASON PATRICK MANNELLY AWARD WATCHLIST: Drew Little, UNC,... Little has been named to the watch list for the Patrick Mannelly Award presented annually to the player judged to be the best FBS long snapper. Little, a product of Richfield, N.C., is a second team preseason All-ACC selection according to Phil Steele. He has handled snapping duties for the Tar Heels the past three seasons and has compiled five tackles in his collegiate career. - North Carolina Football

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LS Drew Little, North Carolina
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