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UNC Football Freshman Profile: Defensive Tackle Peter Pesansky


UNC freshman was a 4-star recruit ranked as the nation’s 24th-best defensive lineman. He was a 4-time all-state selection, who posted 392 tackles, 43 sacks, 59 tackles for loss, and 107 quarterback hurries at Jesuit High School in Tampa. His brother plays quarterback at Holy Cross, and his sister captains the crew team at Alabama. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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UNC Football Freshman Profile: Defensive Tackle Peter Pesansky