“[I] Keep eating until you grow up.” Said. “I like it. JUCO didn't have all these resources.”
Tyrane Stewart, a transfer from East Mississippi Community College with two years of eligibility remaining, is ranked as the No. 58 JUCO prospect and No. 6 cornerback. Stewart is pictured during a football press conference on February 28, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Advice from a veterinarian
Addition of pass rusher Daniel anderson and curtis simpson Adds a jolt of youth to the Tar Heels' veteran defensive line.
Early enrollee three-star prospect Daniel Anderson is ranked as the No. 52 player in the nation and No. 22 player in the state of Tennessee. Anderson is pictured during a football press conference on February 28, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Last year, senior Jack Kymon lacquer guided UNC had tackles for loss, including a team-high 8.5 sacks. Rucker, now in his final football season, has coached Anderson and Simpson since they first set foot on campus.
UNC senior Jack Kymon Rucker (25) runs during the Dukes Mayo Classic vs. South Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium. The Tar Heels won 31-17.
Both pairs of early enrollees was praised A defensive leader who showed them the ropes early on. Mr. Anderson is Said He imitates everything his seniors do, especially asked for Rucker's advice for understanding the playbook.
“He makes it very simple,” Anderson said. Said. “He has a unique way of making it easy to remember from the beginning. [head]. That's how older players learned the playbook. ”
Anderson emulates Rucker's mentality in the weight room as well. He saidHe tries to keep his “head up and chest out” so his teammates don't see that he's tired.
As for Simpson, it's 3 stars. Outlook I enjoy talking with veterans.Like when he and Rucker Spent We talked for up to 15 minutes about simple lip moves and ultimately identified techniques that were already improving the rookie's game.
Early enrollment three-star prospect Curtis Simpson is ranked as the No. 22 player in the nation and the No. 15 player in the state of North Carolina. Simpson during a football press conference on February 28, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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“Every time I'm working with him and doing fieldwork, I'm always asking questions,” Simpson said. Said.
“Rude Boys”
important attributes that connect Five Early roster defensive back — Jaron thompson,Thailand WhiteZion fergusonPatterson and Stewart — track and field. background They all share. When asked which DB athlete they would take with them in the 100-meter dash, the track and field stars didn't hesitate to call out their names.
“I have to be the fastest,” Thompson said. Saida similar reaction to many others.
Early enrollment three-star prospect Jason Thompson is ranked as the No. 52 safety in the nation and the No. 92 player in the state of Florida. Thompson is pictured during a football press conference on February 28, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
For credentials, Patterson clear bundle. His six Junior Olympic medals and high school accomplishments in the 200m and 400m speak for themselves. And that's not all.
On special teams, Patterson's speed off the edge block He made four kicks his entire senior season – he had that talent. I was grateful Track your workouts to develop reaction speed and quick rises.
“When I started getting started, I saw the ball moving and just took off and jumped in.'' Patterson Said.
Jaden Patterson, a four-star early enrollee prospect, is ranked the No. 175 player in the nation and the No. 20 player in the state of Georgia. Patterson is pictured during a football press conference on February 28, 2024 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Aside from the trash talk about who is the fastest, there is already a special bond in the first-year DB room. According to Patterson and others, it belongs to everyone. fire For competitions that unite groups every day.
Enter new defensive coordinator Jeff. collins And the young defensive backs are playing with their shoulders down.
UNC football's new defensive coordinator Jeff Collins speaks during a press conference at the Kenan Football Center on January 15, 2024.
It is safe to call this a DB. nickname 1990's “Rude Boys” it's not I'll leave right away.
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