The UNC football team has a defense full of solid returners and breakout stars, perhaps none more noticeable than sophomore defensive lineman Xavier Lewis.
A sophomore from Raleigh, Lewis is quickly ascending to become one of the college game’s top stars. Lewis has 9.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks, both which rank Top-6 nationally, through North Carolina’s (3-2, 1-1 ACC) first five games.
Lewis previously earned himself a spot on the Lombardi Award Midseason Watch List, but his weekly recognition doesn’t stop there. On Thursday, Lewis added an Associated Press Midseason All-America First Team honor…