Opportunity Knocks for Jordan Tucker

Posted Aug 8, 2019
As a redshirt freshman a season ago, Jordan Tucker saw minimal playing time. But when William Sweet left a year early for the NFL, prompting Charlie Heck's move to left tackle, an opportunity arose for Tucker to fill a void at starting right tackle. And behind a strong spring and impressive start to training camp, he's appeared to seize control of that position. (GoHeels.com)

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