UNC's Cedric Gray among highest ranked returning linebackers in college football

Posted May 13, 2023
North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray broke out on the national stage last season, leading the ACC in tackles as well as all power five schools. Gray earned Frist Team All-ACC honors as well as Sporting News and PFF Second-Team All-American honors. And Gray returns as one of the highest-graded linebackers in college football per Pro Football Focus. (Tar Heels Wire)

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