Cedric Gray gave up catching TDs at UNC. In exchange, he got a chance at the NFL

Posted Apr 16, 2024
Ask Cedric Gray about his football life before arriving at UNC, where he became a standout four-year linebacker as the Tar Heels surged into a new era of success, and you learn something pretty quickly: All along, he thought he’d be a receiver. He made that known to everyone. Oh yes!” said Cedric’s mother, Esther, about her son’s wide receiver dreams. (MSN.com)

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