UNC Linebacker Cedric Gray Striding Forward As Each Game Passes Posted Oct 20, 2021 There is an evolutionary thing going on with North Carolina sophomore Cedric Gray on the football field. Talented and smart, Gray was thrust into a starting role last month tasked with the responsibility of providing a semblance of balance to fellow inside linebacker Jeremiah Gemmel that current Minnesota Viking Chazz Surratt gave the last two seasons. (Tar Heel Illustrated)