UNC's depth proved vital in spring practice

Posted May 2, 2016
The Tar Heels have dealt with a handful of injuries on the defensive line, including junior Dajaun Drennon and senior Mikey Bart. This has forced young players into expanded roles and Nazair Jones says they helped make this spring successful. "Without those guys we probably wouldn't have been able to practice," Jones explained. "Everybody stepped up." (Carolina Blue)

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