Predictions on ACC football's breakout stars in 2017
Posted Jun 8, 2017
Malik Carney, UNC It's been a slow burn for UNC's defensive front. In 2015, the focus was on avoiding catastrophe. In 2016, a slew of injuries across the line stifled progress. But in 2017, with new coordinator Jon Papuchis at the helm, this feels like a turning point. On a line that finally has some respectable talent, Carney stands out as the best mix of experience and upside.
(ESPN.com)
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