What Desmond Evans' Commitment Means for UNC, Mack Brown

Posted Oct 18, 2019
From a football standpoint, the commitment of five-star defensive end Desmond Evans to North Carolina provides the Tar Heels with an elite pass-rusher. Evans' size, potential, and athleticism give UNC a difference-maker on defense. But beyond football, what can a commitment from an elite in-state talent mean for UNC football and its recruiting efforts? (Inside Carolina)

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