Norkeithus Otis settles into leadership role

Posted Mar 11, 2014
North Carolina veteran defender Norkeithus Otis came into his own during the fall of 2013 as he settled into a full-time starting role for the Tar Heels. After combining to play in 17 games in a backup role in 2011 and 2012 as a true freshman and sophomore, Otis emerged as UNC's starter at the 'Bandit' position in 2013 producing 49 combined tackles (35 solo), good enough for eighth on the team. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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