Top 25 Players In UNC Football History: No. 16 - Marcus Jones

Posted May 13, 2021
Former UNC defensive lineman Marcus Jones was a two-time All-America, first-team All-America in 1995, three-time All-ACC, two-time first-team All-ACC, and ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 1995. Jones was one of the best defensive linemen in UNC history, and the Tar Heels played in bowl games all four years of his career, winning 10 games in 1993. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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