Nick Chubb named to 2014 FWAA Freshman All-America Team

UGA’s Nick Chubb has been named to the 2014 FWAA Freshman All-America Team, it was announced today.

Chubb, a native of Cedartown, Ga., rushed 219 times this season for 1,547 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also had 18 receptions for 213 yards and two TD’s.

In the Belk Bowl vs. Louisville, Chubb racked up 266 yards on 33 carries (831 avg.) and he found the end zone twice.

The latest awards adds to a growing list for Nick Chubb, which already includes the AP SEC Freshman of the Year.

Two other running backs were also named to the FWAA’s 2014 Freshman All-America Team: Royce Freeman of Oregon and Samaje Perine of Oklahoma.

The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) is a non-profit organization that consists of more than 1,400 men and women who cover college football.

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