Scouting North Carolina's Edge Rushers

Posted Jun 16, 2023
In the continuing scouting report series by football analyst Jason Staples ahead of the 2023 college football season, North Carolina's edge rushers are front and center. Staples discusses Jacolbe Cowan, Desmond Evans, Kaimon Rucker, Amari Gainer, and Jahvaree Ritzie, and how the production and improvement of each will impact the Tar Heels next season. (Inside Carolina)

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