How Eugene Asante earned Chazz Surratt's starting linebacker role

Posted Apr 15, 2021
UNC linebacker Eugene Asante earned his chance to start in the Orange Bowl when Chazz Surratt opted out to begin his NFL draft preparation. And based on his performance, Asante has made the position his. As his responsibilities have increased, so too has his presence this spring. "From a mindset standpoint, I certainly changed a little bit." (MSN.com)

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