Biggers, Conley, Simmons On Their Changes, Improvements & More

Posted Aug 11, 2021
UNC completed its sixth football practice of preseason camp Tuesday, and it was the first time the Tar Heels have been in full pads with full contact. Afterward, safety Giovanni Biggers, safety Ja'Qurious Conley, and receiver Emery Simmons discussed camp, their position groups, and more. Here are videos, notes, and quotes from what they had to say. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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