New Era At Wide Receiver for UNC Includes Depth And Talent

Posted Jul 31, 2023
A new era at wide receiver for UNC is underway - the third of Mack Brown part two, and it might be the most intriguing. Josh Downs, who had 1,000-yard seasons the last two years, and Antoine Green are off to the NFL, but some talented young receivers remain in the program. And to fortify that position group, Brown and his staff went to the transfer portal. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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