Melkart Abou Jaoude Taking Charge Up Front For Tar Heels' Defense

Posted Nov 5, 2025
Melkart Abou Jaoude’s two-sack performance in the Tar Heels’ 27-10 victory at Syracuse on Friday earned him the ACC’s Defensive Player of the Week award, an accolade further reflecting his productive season on North Carolina’s defense. Abou Jaoude’s recent run of five sacks in two weeks has him atop the ACC with seven sacks so far this season. (Inside Carolina)

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