Jonathan Cooper leaning toward return to UNC

Posted Jan 4, 2012
Offensive guard Jonathan Cooper is still undecided about entering the NFL draft, but said he is leaning toward returning to North Carolina for his senior season. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound junior from Hoggard High, told the Star-News on Tuesday that he is waiting for his evaluation from the NFL College Advisory Committee before making any specific plans for next year. (Wilmington Star News)

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