UNC Football Freshman Profile : Safety Ty White

Posted Apr 12, 2024
UNC freshman safety Tyshun White was a 4-star recruit ranked as the nation’s 86th-best player, No. 7 cornerback, and No. 12 football recruit in Georgia. White also was invited to the Under Armour All-American Game. “When I came into (Buford High School), I intended to play receiver. We were so stacked at receiver, I was like ‘I’m gonna play defense.’” (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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