Kyler McMichael: UNC's Fast & Physical Corner

Posted Aug 16, 2020
A shade taller than six-foot and weighing in at 205 pounds, the praise for UNC cornerback Kyler McMichael has come fast and furious. Not only is he arguably the fastest Tar Heel defensive back, but he’s also freakish in his physique. “Have you seen that dude?” cornerbacks coach Dre Bly asked. “Kyler is a beast,” quarterback Jace Ruder said. (Inside Carolina)

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