J.J. Jones Emerging As Tar Heels' Top Deep Threat

Posted Sep 25, 2023
J.J. Jones possesses a heightened awareness of where he is on the field. In practice and in games, he’s developed the ability to master the sideline toe-drag after catching the football. Jones had three such catches in UNC’s win against Pittsburgh on Saturday. The junior from Myrtle Beach has displayed increased confidence from last season to this season. (Inside Carolina)

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