UNC Football Preseason Updates: Amari Gainer, D.J. Jones, Amare Campbell

Posted Aug 25, 2023
Preseason camp for North Carolina football is over, as the Tar Heels are inside of two weeks before opening their season against South Carolina in Charlotte on Sept. 2. Today we discuss the latest on true freshman inside linebacker Amare Campbell, Amari Gainer’s brand awareness, and whether defensive back D.J. Jones misses playing running back. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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