Tuesday UNC Football Defense Report: DeAndre Boykins, Des Evans

Posted Oct 4, 2022
UNC defensive back DeAndre Boykins discussed the Tar Heels' defense, carrying a nasty edge onto the field, Ja'Qurious Conley being back at practice, the success of the dime package, Miami, and more. Defensive end Desmond Evans talked about applying pressure to opposing quarterbacks, and how offensive lineman Corey Gaynor has helped him. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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