UNC Football's Defensive Depth Has Become A Very Real Thing

Posted Jul 28, 2021
When UNC football players talk about how much deeper they will be on defense this season, they aren’t just throwing out a narrative that simply sounds good. They are telling it like it is. "The depth is there for sure," said junior cornerback Kyler McMichael. "You definitely see maturity out of the group. It’s become more of a player-driven team." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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