Tim Cross on Jahvaree Ritzie: 'He's a Genetic Beast' & 'Extremely Intelligent'

Posted Feb 9, 2021
Here is North Carolina defensive line coach Tim Cross on 2021 defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie: "As a person, you won't find a better young man, who comes from a fantastic family, and that's what we want here — we want this to be a family," Coach Cross said. "He comes in with that foundation already. Apart from that, he's a genetic beast." (Inside Carolina)

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