Zach Rice, Travis Shaw, other UNC football freshmen looking to make an impact

Posted Aug 24, 2022
As the new football season approaches, here are a few of UNC's new players who are set to make an impact this season. Lynchburg, Va. native Zach Rice comes in as the Tar Heels' top recruit in the 2022 class and the top offensive tackle in his state. Greensboro defensive lineman Travis Shaw comes to Chapel Hill as the top recruit from North Carolina. (Daily Tar Heel)

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