UNC Defensive Lineman Jahlil Taylor Making Most Of Opportunity
Posted Aug 15, 2019
Opportunity has come Jahlil Taylor’s way early in his second season at UNC. The redshirt freshman defensive tackle from Vienna, GA, is among the Tar Heels battling for spots on the front line behind Aaron Crawford and Jason Strowbridge. UNC is in outstanding hands with the pair of seniors, both of whom head coach Mack Brown says will play in the NFL.
(Tar Heel Illustrated)
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