Derek McDonald on Leading UNC's Linebackers, Steve Belichick, and More

Posted Aug 12, 2026
Syracuse transfer linebacker Derek McDonald has a unique vantage point to gauge how UNC's edge rushers are performing and understands their potential. "We have a lot of guys that can rush. I think we have a lot of speed on the edge this year. Donovan Hoilette is a super-good player, very experienced. Jaylen Harvey is explosive, really fast." (TarHeel247)

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