No Longer a Project, UNC Offensive Lineman Howard Sampson Passing the Test

Posted Jun 18, 2024
One thing about Howard Sampson jumps out at anyone who takes a gander at him. "He’s huge," fellow UNC offensive lineman Willie Lampkin said. An offensive tackle working with the first team this spring on the left side for the Tar Heels, Sampson and Trevyon Green bookending UNC’s o-line even impressed coach Mack Brown by their sheer size. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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