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Inside UNC's Position Battles: Defensive Backs

Posted Aug 9, 2017
UNC returns its best corner (), and its best safety () from the 2016 season. Sophomore is expected to take over the open safety spot. Dorn saw time at safety in all 13 games last season. Beyond Stewart, junior Jr. and sophomore are the two names who have seen the most time at cornerback. (Inside Carolina)

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