Asim Richards Named University Scholar-Athlete By NFF Dooley Chapter

Posted Jul 13, 2023
Former North Carolina and current Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Asim Richards has been named UNC's University Scholar-Athlete, the National Football Foundation's Bill Dooley Chapter announced. Richards played 48 games, making 38 starts, during his career. He was an All-ACC Academic honoree and an ACC Honor Roll member at Carolina. (GoHeels.com)

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