Will Hardy Embracing Change, Ready To Lead Tar Heels In Fourth Season

Posted Aug 2, 2025
The meticulous dedication to football from an 18-year-old Will Hardy quickly caught the attention of then-North Carolina defensive starters Cedric Gray and Gio Biggers. Gray called him a “very smart player” who could help the team win as a freshman. Biggers, Hardy’s roommate that training camp, said Hardy was taking a “pro approach” to his training. (Inside Carolina)

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