Which Young Football Tar Heels Are Standing Out?

Posted Apr 15, 2026
UNC defensive end Melkart Abou-Jaoude was asked which true freshmen have stood out to him on defense. Almost right away, "David Jackson" emanated from his lips. "David Jackson on the D-line, I like him," Abou-Jaoude said. "He's a very violent player, high motor. That's the one that's stood out to me the most." "Everybody is buying into the program." (TarHeel247)

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