Melkart Abou Jaoude on Offseason Work, UNC's Defensive Line, and More

Posted Aug 26, 2026
Perhaps the greatest preseason honor bestowed upon UNC defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude was being announced as one of four defensive captains for the Tar Heels. "It's a blessing to be picked by your teammates to be the one who represents them. I take that with a lot of responsibility. I have to be the best version of myself every day to represent that." (TarHeel247)

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