Sam Howell Flashes the Deep Ball, Defense Flashes Depth In UNC Football Spring Game

Posted Apr 25, 2021
Saturday’s spring football game at Kenan Stadium showed the Tar Heels will again have an exciting product on the field in 2021, highlighted by the passing of junior quarterback Sam Howell. Sophomore Desmond Evans made an impact on the defensive line, while junior linebacker Eugene Asante appears more than ready to take over for Chazz Surratt. (Chapelboro.com)

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