Three players to watch on UNC football's defense in 2016

Posted Jul 21, 2016
Here are three names on North Carolina's defensive side to keep an eye out for in the 2016 season. Defensive tackle Aaron Crawford, linebacker Cole Holcomb, and safety Myles Dorn may not start right away but will see the field a lot as UNC and defensive coordinator Gene Chizik look to develop depth and continue to improve on the defensive end of the field. (Daily Tar Heel)

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