UNC Football Looks to Shift George Pettaway Into New Role

Posted Aug 16, 2023
As UNC Football hits the midway point of preseason camp, shifty sophomore George Pettaway’s role is changing. Pettaway, a prized four-star recruit, has started to take reps at slot receiver, Mack Brown said on Tuesday (Video). Considering Pettaway’s abilities to thrive in the open field, the Tar Heel staff is getting creative to get the young back more snaps. (Inside Carolina)

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