UNC LB Cayson Collins Up to Speed

Posted Apr 14, 2016
A steep learning curve hampered Cayson Collins’ production during his first two seasons at UNC. The junior linebacker is now up to speed and ready to contribute in Gene Chizik’s defense. “I feel really good with this being Year Two in the defense,” Collins said. Collins, a 6-foot-1, 235-pound Sam linebacker out of Charlotte, has shown glimpses of his potential during the early part of his career. (Inside Carolina)

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