UNC's 2016 Football Class: Fullfilling needs

Posted Jul 6, 2015
Friday's commitment of tight end Noah Turner brought UNC's pledge total to 12. A string of defensive commitments in June along with two Georgia prospects pulling the trigger at the Freak Show and a late June quarterback flip from Duke, helped UNC gain momentum heading into the current July dead period. With many positions full or close to being full, let's examine what needs and spots remain for UNC's 2016 class along potential targets for each position. (Carolina Blue)

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