Noah Taylor, Cedric Gray Discuss UNC Football's New Defense And More

Posted Mar 3, 2022
UNC linebackers Noah Taylor and Cedric Gray met with the media following the Tar Heels’ second practice of the spring Thursday. Taylor, a graduate transfer from Virginia, and Gray, the team’s leading tackler last season, were asked plenty of questions about the new defense under Gene Chizik, their roles this spring, the true freshmen, and more. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Top 10 UNC victories during the 2025-26 school year
From trips to California, Utah, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, Georgia, and New York to an 11-day stay in Omaha, Tar Heel Tribune covered the ups and...
Mon Jul 6, 2026

A look at UNC football's quarterback competition
Billy Edwards Jr.: The graduate transfer from Wisconsin is the most experienced signal-caller on the team. Last year, Edwards suffered a season-ending PCL injury in...
Sun Jul 5, 2026

Three takeaways from UNC football's spring press conference
After a tough year, North Carolina football is back in transition. This time with a new offensive coordinator, reshuffled roster, and head coach Bill Belichick...
Sun Jul 5, 2026

Best college football players of all time by jersey number
49. Julius Peppers, DE, North Carolina: A two-sport athlete for the Tar Heels, Peppers dominated on the football field. In 2000, he led the nation...
Thu Jul 2, 2026