Newnan Head Coach discusses UNC commit J.K. Britt

Posted Jul 2, 2014
CarolinaBlue talked with Newnan High School head football coach Mike McDonald about recent 2015 UNC defensive back commit J.K. Britt. In the discussion, McDonald touched on his high school career, his recruitment, and expectations for the 5-foot-11, 187-pound prospect at UNC. "(UNC) got on (Britt) this Spring," McDonald told CarolinaBlue. "Got him up for a visit. I was expecting Kentucky, they did a good job recruiting him. I always thought Kentucky was leading." (Carolina Blue)

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