UNC WR Emery Simmons, DL Kristian Varner Enter Transfer Portal

Posted Nov 2, 2021
North Carolina junior wide receiver Emery Simmons and sophomore defensive lineman Kristian Varner have entered the transfer portal. Simmons has started going back to the middle of last season, but did not play against Notre Dame on Saturday. Varner, who is from Hiram, Ga., played in three games last season and did not get into a game this season. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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