UNC secondary could be one of the best in the ACC
Posted Jul 2, 2016
North Carolina junior cornerback M.J. Stewart tied for the ACC lead in passes defended with 18 last season, earning second-team all-conference honors. His four interceptions were good for a team high. Opposite of Stewart, Des Lawrence is an All-ACC third-teamer as a junior. Safety Donnie Miles led the ACC in tackles with 128.
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