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Ranking the ACC units: Defensive backs


5. North Carolina -- The Tar Heels return three of four starters in the defensive backfield, including , but the loss of three-year starter is significant. , who was impressive in the Meineke Car Care Bowl, will be facing much higher expectations as the leading candidate to replace Goddard. Burney and return as starters at cornerback. (ESPN.com)

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