Melkart Abou Jaoude’s ‘chip on his shoulder’ mindset propels him from a walk-on to defensive leader

Posted Aug 28, 2026
Mornings after Friday night football, current UNC defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude could be found working in a Newton, N.J. bagel shop called The Bagel Bistro. One day, customer and former University of Delaware wide receiver G.J. Crescione walked in. The shop owner Kristian Vozza pulled him aside and told him he needed to talk to Abou Jaoude. (Daily Tar Heel)

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