UNC offensive lineman Willie Lampkin welcomes those who doubt his size, background

Posted Aug 26, 2024
"Before he walks in," UNC football general manager Patrick Suddes told coach Mack Brown during Lampkin’s recruitment, "you’re gonna think he’s way too short." UNC offensive analyst Caleb Pickrell coached Lampkin at Lakeland High School, where college coaches saw Lampkin’s stature and looked the other way. He wouldn’t let it happen again. (Yahoo! Sports)

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