Names Emerging for UNC Cornerback Roles

Posted Jul 3, 2018
New UNC cornerbacks coach, Henry Baker, knows what he looks for at the nickelback position, vacated by M.J. Stewart after last season for the NFL. And he thinks he’s found the leading candidate to fill that role in 2018. “The true freshman, Bryson Richardson, came in and did an unbelievable job of showing the ability to be able to handle everything,” Baker said. (Inside Carolina)

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