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North Carolina redshirt freshman safety Deunta Williams was named ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, the league announced Tuesday. | |||
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Williams led the Tar Heels with three interceptions in 2007, and had 57 tackles. He also recorded two tackles for loss and two pass breakups. "It's a great honor and I thank God, my teammates and my coaches for granting me the opportunity to win this award," says Williams. "I was able to make the transition to defense this year and our coaches gave us great game plans every week to put me in a position to make a plays."
Defensive back Charles Brown finished second in the defensive ROY voting, while quarterback T.J. Yates placed second for both Offensive Rookie of the Year and overall Rookie of the Year. DE Marvin Austin and LB Quan Sturdivant also received votes.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR |
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