How Ja'Qurious Conley Emerged From Darkness

Posted Jul 13, 2022
The overwhelming nature of his injury rehab, school, a new coaching staff, a new playbook, the uncertainty of his future, and his depression led UNC defensive back Ja'Qurious Conley to make a life-altering decision, around the time of his birthday on Feb. 15. "I was getting a little depressed. It was just time to take some time away from everything." (Inside Carolina)

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