Johnson, Asaboro, West Leave UNC Football Program

Posted Jul 18, 2022
On Monday, the UNC football program announced that three players will be leaving the team. Center Quiron Johnson, who played 607 snaps last season, decided to forego his sixth season to focus on his future. Johnson is joined by fellow offensive lineman Wisdom Asaboro and linebacker Ethan West, who are both medically retiring from football. (Inside Carolina)

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