UNC LB Cayson Collins expanding role, production

Posted Nov 4, 2014
North Carolina true freshman Cayson Collins is becoming a name all Tar Heel fans should know. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound linebacker has become an impact player for UNC as his role on the defense has increased in recent weeks. Collins, a Charlotte native, has played in all nine games in some capacity. He has nine solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles for 19 total. (Carolina Blue)

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