Q&A with former UNC offensive lineman Russell Bodine

Posted Jun 30, 2016
Russell Bodine was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, and has played every offensive snap for his team over the past two seasons. Sports Editor Jeremy Vernon spoke to Bodine about his transition from UNC to the NFL, his thoughts on former teammate Giovani Bernard and his decision to leave school early. (Daily Tar Heel)

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