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College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / October 22

UNC DL Talks Improvement, Growth of Team, Bouncing Back

North Carolina defensive tackle Leroy Jackson met with the press at the Kenan Football Center on Tiesday ahead of the Tar Heels' matchup with Virginia this weekend.

College Football News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 14
3 Mikai Gbayor Quotes After Win Over Richmond

3 Mikai Gbayor Quotes After Win Over Richmond

The UNC football team had a total of 81 tackles on Saturday, beating Richmond by the tune of 41-6. Andrew Simpson, Khmori House, Leroy Jackson and Mikai Gbayor had six or more tackles alone.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 11

Leroy Jackson’s Next Steps As A Redshirt Freshman

Leroy Jackson , a Leesburg, Georgia native, committed to the Tar Heels and played for one season under former head coach Mack Brown. Per 247Sports, Jackson is listed as a three-star with an overall rating of 86 coming out of high school.

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North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / August 6

Watch: UNC DL Leroy Jackson talks Offseason Workouts, Team Bonding

Redshirt freshman defensive lineman Leroy Jackson has become an emerging player during fall camp. Here is a partial transcript from North Carolina senior cornerback Marcus Allen's presser on Aug.

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