UNC trending for two 5-star defensive linemen

Posted Jun 3, 2014
247Sports five-star defensive end Jalen Dalton and Composite five-star defensive tackle Shy Tuttle and have experienced distinct North Carolina trends in their respective 247Sports Crystal Balls. Jalen Dalton, a 6-foot-5 235-pound Clemmons (N.C) native is 95% UNC and 5% Duke on his 247Sports Crystal Ball. Shy Tuttle's 247Sports Crystal Ball is 78% UNC and 22% Clemson. The 6-foot-3 315-pound Lexington (N.C.) native has experienced a more gradual movement towards the Tar Heels with a few experts still not sold that he will end up in Carolina blue. (Carolina Blue)

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