UNC Offensive Lineman Asim Richards Takes Over First-Team Role

Posted Aug 14, 2020
Less than two years after signing with UNC, Asim Richards is primed to take over the starting left tackle spot for UNC football vacated by NFL draft pick Charlie Heck. Richards has been enjoying the process and embracing the competition. "It's been fun honestly. I got to get a lot of reps in practice last year, so I am actually kind of used to it," Richards said. (Inside Carolina)

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