UNC starting safety Sam Smiley suffers torn Achilles tendon

North Carolina starting safety Sam Smiley will miss the ACC title game and the Tar Heels’ bowl game after suffering a torn Achilles tendon against N.C. State last weekend.

He’s already had surgery.

UNC confirms starting safety Sam Smiley tore his achilles tendon and will miss remainder of the season.

— InsideCarolina (@InsideCarolina) December 3, 2015

Smiley, a senior, suffered the injury during the third quarter. He was helped off the field and ultimately carted to the locker room.

Smiley has 35 tackles this season, an interception and a fumble recovery.

Smiley missed the 2013 season with a foot injury and likely will be eligible for a medical redshirt season.

North Carolina will play Clemson in this weekend’ ACC title game.

For more North Carolina news, visit TarHeelIllustrated.com.

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