Injuries in 2019 Strengthen UNC Secondary for 2020

Posted May 21, 2020
2019 is over and with its end came an end of the secondary’s depth issue. Cornerback transfers Kyler McMichael and Bryce Watts enter and are expected to make immediate impacts for the Tar Heels. Add in a healthy Patrice Rene, who is expected to be cleared in June, with a talented crop of freshman and Jay Bateman will have plenty of options this fall. (Inside Carolina)

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