Meet Christopher Holliday: Morehead-Cain Scholar, football player

Posted Feb 24, 2021
Christopher Holliday's father, Corey Holliday, was a receiver on the UNC football team from 1989-1993, with his 2,447 receiving yards while playing under coach Mack Brown placing him fourth on UNC’s all-time receiving yards list. The younger Holliday has fulfilled this legacy by coming to UNC as a Morehead-Cain Scholar and walk-on defensive back. (Daily Tar Heel)

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