ACC preseason position preview: Defensive line

Posted Jul 1, 2014
North Carolina ranked last in rushing defense, so there is no doubt this group has to make major improvements up front. Among the ends, only Junior Gnonkonde returns as a consistent contributor, with Jessie Rogers and redshirt freshman Dajaun Drennon in the mix. There is more depth at tackle than at end, though, so UNC will no doubt be growing up its ends in a hurry. (ESPN.com)

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