Four UNC Football Freshmen Showing Star Potential

Posted Dec 25, 2022
Freshman college football players are often shocked by the difference in competition from high school. The adjustment is often so significant that first-year players get limited playing time. However, when opportunities arrive, some players flash potential. So, who are the freshmen who showed star potential for UNC this season? 1. Will Hardy, Safety. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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