North Carolina senior linebacker Cedric Gray landed on the Bednarik Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Monday. The Bednarik Award has been presented to the College Defensive Player of the Year since 1994. Following the 2022 season, the Charlotte native was tabbed second-team All-American and first-team All-ACC. (GoHeels.com)
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