Former UNC football standout Ja'Qurious Conley takes the long way home, back to Charlotte 49ers

Posted Jul 25, 2025
For the first time since his sophomore season, Ja'Qurious Conley feels at home. After starting his career at UNC, becoming the first true freshman to start for the nationally ranked Tar Heels in 2020, Conley's winding journey has led the Jacksonville, N.C. native to Charlotte. And while it was far from a smooth road, Conley has put the struggles behind him. (MSN.com)

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