Jalon Thompson Commitment Q&A: UNC ‘The Best of Both Worlds: Athletically and Academically'

Posted Jul 9, 2023
Class of 2024 high-three-star safety Jalon Thompson committed to North Carolina on Friday -- almost a month after officially visiting the school. "North Carolina was the best fit for me. It was the best of both worlds: athletically and academically," Thompson said. "Every time I went, they just show me more of a reason to come -- it just got better and better." (Inside Carolina)

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