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State of the Position: UNC Defensive Line


For North Carolina to reach its lofty expectations for the 2021 season, the defensive line will need to take a major step forward. It's set up for the UNC defensive line to do just that and be a lot better this fall compared to the past two seasons. The Tar Heels return everyone at the position from last year, including starters and . (Inside Carolina)

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State of the Position: UNC Defensive Line