Top 12 Defensive UNC Football Players Since 2014

Posted Jun 28, 2025
Cole Holcomb: Cole had no scholarship offers out of high school, arrived at UNC as a walk-on safety. But I remember watching him at practice after he moved to linebacker and you could see he was different. Cedric Gray: Another Tar Heel who made himself into an outstanding performer. Cerebral, athletic, ferocious, and one of the nicest players I’ve covered. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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