Five Redshirted Players Who Will Make an Impact for UNC Football in 2020

Posted Jan 22, 2020
Roster management is an important part of any program rebuilding project. Mack Brown and his North Carolina coaching staff took full advantage of the relatively new NCAA rule allowing players to redshirt as long as they play in four or fewer games during the season. Let’s look at five redshirted players who could have a big impact for the 2020 Tar Heels. (Inside Carolina)

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