Top 10 Football Players Returning to the ACC
Posted Jan 25, 2011
Quinton Coples, DT/DE, UNC – Originally a defensive end, Coples (59 tackles, 10 sacks) was moved inside to give UNC a semblance of experience at tackle after losing some key players for various reasons. He ended up turning in a terrific season and earned the admiration of plenty of NFL scouts. He may end up playing both inside and out next fall, which will cause opposing offensive lines and coordinators fits.
(Fox Sports South)
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