Brandon Fritts to return to UNC football program after reconsidering transfer decision

Posted Jan 9, 2019
It was just a few weeks ago that North Carolina tight end Brandon Fritts announced he was transferring out of UNC for his final year of eligibility. But since then, Fritts has had a change of heart. The tight end announced Tuesday that he will return to UNC for his final season. Fritts tweeted that he talked with his family and the new coaching staff before making his decision. (Keeping It Heel)

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