North Carolina DE Beau Atkinson on Mobility, Attack-Minded Defense, Roommates, and More

Posted Aug 6, 2024
As his redshirt sophomore season fast approaches, North Carolina defensive end Beau Atkinson appears primed to burst at the seams. He’s in peak physical shape, had an offseason to shore up areas in need, and has clearly reached "dude" status within the walls over UNC’s program. So, what is the next phase in Atkinson’s Carolina football story? (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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