Melkart Abou Jaoude Looking To Leap Forward Following Breakout Season

Posted Jul 17, 2026
Following a breakout 2025 season, it’s safe to say Melkart Abou Jaoude won’t be sneaking up on anyone this season. After a debut year in Chapel Hill that saw the Delaware transfer lead the ACC in sacks, the UNC redshirt senior enters his final college football season knowing he’ll sit atop every opposing offensive coordinator’s scouting report. (Inside Carolina)

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