UNC Football Players Pre-FAMU Press Conferences: Tony Grimes, D.J. Jones, Cedric Gray, Josh Downs

Posted Aug 24, 2022
North Carolina cornerback Tony Grimes, running back D.J. Jones, linebacker Cedric Gray, and wide receiver Josh Downs met with the media on Tuesday afternoon in Chapel Hill to discuss the Tar Heels' season-opening football game against Florida A&M on Saturday night at Kenan Stadium. Here are videos, notes, and quotes from what the players had to say. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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