UNC Seeks to Finally Unlock, Unleash Des Evans at Full Force

Posted Aug 19, 2024
The uneven road that defensive end Desmond Evans has taken to get to this point, the path filled with ups and downs for the former blue-chip prospect turned UNC veteran, culminates in this approaching fifth season of college football with the Tar Heels. Evans' commitment served as a history-making recruiting victory for Carolina and coach Mack Brown. (Inside Carolina)

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