Malik Carney Talks DE Depth, Lessons, Drennon & More

Posted Aug 6, 2017
A lot of people around the program are expecting a big year from junior defensive end Malik Carney. Carney arrived at UNC a linebacker but moved to end last summer and because of injuries and opportunity saw himself on the field more and more. As his confidence grow so did his game. Carney met with members of the media recently to discuss a variety of topics. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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