Defensive Players Lead the Way Among Offseason Standouts for UNC

Posted Jul 22, 2021
During breakout sessions at Wednesday's ACC Football Kickoff, Sam Howell, Jeremiah Gemmel, Tomon Fox and coach Mack Brown discussed players and position groups that have stood out during the offseason. Howell couldn’t single out one specific player. Instead, he singled out two freshmen defensive lineman: Keeshawn Silver and Jahvaree Ritzie. (Inside Carolina)

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